Vocabulary
What is a tomol?
A canoe made by the Chumash for traveling or fishing
Why did the Chumash use seashells for jewelry and clothing?
they lived in the Coastal Region
How does a whale use its tail?
to swim
Why did the Mojave have to build some houses off the ground?
to avoid flooding
How old is Mrs. Ellis
25
What are tule reeds?
Tall grasses that grow in water
The Shasta tribe lived in the mountain region. What did they use to build their shelters?
wood/bark
what structure helps plants get water?
the roots
What do senses do?
keep use safe and help us learn about the world around us
What is Mrs. Ellis' favorite drink?
Coke Zero
What is a function?
the job
How did the Yokut inherit their animal totem?
from birth
what organ system is the brain a part of?
nervous system
What did the Yokut tribe use to make flour/mush?
nuts/seeds
Where does Mr. Ellis work?
Cole Elementary
The ( ) fits the function.
structure
What do all tribes we learned about have in common?
they used what resources and supplies they had around them to survive
why do some birds have different beaks?
to help them survive in their habitat
What is a reflex?
A response to a stimulus
Who is Mrs. Ellis' sister?
Joey
What is the smallest structure in the human body?
Cell
What were the Mojave tribe most famous for?
pottery
What are neurons?
electrical signals in the body
What did the Shasta tribe wear for clothing?
deer skin
What is Mrs. Ellis' dogs name?
Gracie