Homes
What kind of home did the Iroquois live in?
Longhouse
What did the Iroquois grow?
Corn, beans, and squash (“The Three Sisters”)
What did Native Americans use stories for?
To teach lessons
What kind of home did the Algonquian live in?
Wigwam
What did the Algonquian eat from rivers?
Fish
In “How the Turtle Got Its Shell,” what did the Turtle do?
Helped other animals
What were longhouses made of?
Wood and bark
What did both groups use for travel on water?
Canoes
What lesson does the Turtle story teach?
Helping others makes you strong
Which home could be easily built near rivers and forests?
Wigwam
Why was geography important for finding food?
It decided what plants and animals were available.
Who told stories in Native American villages?
Elders or storytellers
Why were Native American homes built differently in each region?
Because geography and climate were different
What did Native Americans use to hunt deer?
Bows and arrows
What is one lesson Native American stories often teach?
Respect for nature and kindness to others