Compare and contrast native American Groups and explain the impact of environment on these groups.
Note: I am using the groups that Mr. Frenzel recommended that we do, which are the Pawnee and the Inuit groups. If you are doing something different that is completely fine, as long as you have three similarities and differences.
Similarities:
Both of their environments lack trees
Both hunted for food
Both of their environments were subject to severe weather
Differences:
The Pawnee had a plains environment, but The Inuit had a cold, arctic environment
The Pawnee primarily ate buffalo, deer, and rabbit, but the Inuit ate whales, seals, and elk
The Pawnee made teepees made primarily of animal hide, but the Inuit made igloos out of snow blocks
Compare and Contrast two of the following: Olmec, Maya, Inca, Aztec.
Note: I am using the civilizations that Mr. Frenzel recommended that we do, which are the Inca and the Aztec. If you are doing something different that is completely fine, as long as you have three similarities and differences.
Similarities:
Both had extensive and advanced empires
Both had advanced and powerful armies
Both were theocracies
Both had great technology and achievements
Both conquered by the Spanish at around the same time
Differences:
The Aztec was located in Central America, but the Inca was located in South America.
The Aztec had a wet/rainforest environment, but The Inca had a mountainous environment
The Aztec practiced human sacrifice as a part of their religion, but the Inca made elaborate structures for the sun god as a part of their religion.
Identify and explain the impact of science on social studies.
1. Carbon Dating: Allows scientists to date societies
2. Climate Change: Allows scientists to understand why ancient civilizations fell and understand the adaptations ancient civilizations to certain climates
3. Scientific Innovation: Allows scientists to know more about how ancient civilizations developed and adapted