Native Americans/Thanksgiving
Name one Native American tribe in the U.S.
Iroquois, Abenaki, Sioux, Creek, Navajo, Nez Pierce, Massachuset, Cherokee, Chinook, Inuit, Powhatan, Seminole...
What state is Iara from?
Maine
What is the climate like in New England? Describe the seasons
In winter, it is very cold and snows a lot. In the summer, it is warmer than Lille but not too hot. It is always humid. It is usually sunny, but there are rainy days.
What year did the Pilgrims arrive in New England?
1620
Where did Iara go to college (university)?
Delaware
What is the largest city in New England?
Boston, Massachussetts
About how long does it take to drive from the east coast to the west coast of the U.S.?
48 hours
What percentage of Native Americans died due to European disease after the arrival of Columbus?
90%
What is Iara's dog's name?
Wilbur
What is the typical snowstorm in New England called?
A Nor’easter
What are the 3 levels of required school called in the U.S.?
elementary school, middle school, high school
Where do many Native Americans in the U.S. live today?
on reservations
What instrument does Iara play?
Piano
Name 3 animals that are typical in the state of Maine
moose, lobster, deer, cod, salmon, coyote, fox...
What is tea in Gen Z slang?
gossip
What is the name of the Native American tribe that helped the Pilgrims learn how to survive?
the Wampanoag
English, German, French, Italian
What is special about the rivers in southern Maine and coastal New Hampshire?
they are brackish (salty) and tidal
Name 3 Gen Z slang terms and define them in standard English.
Check with Iara