Understanding Native American Culture: Vocabulary and Concepts
Explore essential vocabulary and concepts related to Native American culture, geography, society, politics, economics, and myths. This guide covers key explanations, such as the significance of customs like handshakes, the role of the Constitution, and the importance of archaeology in understanding past cultures. From the cooperative life of the Iroquois to the legends that shaped their identity, learn about how adaptation and the environment have influenced their way of life. Engage with examples that illustrate these core elements of Native American heritage.
Understanding Native American Culture: Vocabulary and Concepts
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Important Vocabulary Native American Unit
Culture Teacher Explanation- The way of life of a group of people
Geography Teacher Explanation- The study of the earth’s surface
Society Teacher Explanation- A group of people living together and sharing a mutual good
Examples of our Society Shaking hands when you meet someone is our custom in the U.S. The Constitution is the basis of our laws
Politics Teacher Explanation- The way a group govern themselves
Economics Teacher Explanation- The way people create, use, and transport goods and services
An example of Economics Basket weaving creates something to be used by a people Farming now and then is creating goods
Adapt Teacher Explanation- To adjust to something, to use/react to your surroundings
Iroquois / Longhouse Teacher Explanation- 6 tribes joined together in NY state Home of the Iroquois, multiple families related by the mothers side
Archaeology / Archaeologist Teacher Explanation- To examine older items to better understand a past culture The person who studies the artifacts
Archaeologist at work Jamestown settlement dig site Ft. Hood, TX dig site
Artifact Teacher Explanation- Objects from the past that are used to learn about a groups culture
Examples of an Artifact More Jamestown artifacts An iPod will be an artifact future archaeologists will study
Myth/Legend Teacher Explanation- a story created by a group to explain something
Iroquois Myth The Iroquois believe that just before Sky Woman reached the waters they caught her on their backs and brought her to the other animals. They dove into the water to get mud from the bottom of the seas. Finally, Little Toad reappeared his mouth was full of mud. The animals took it and spread it on the back of Big Turtle. The mud began to grow and grow and grow until it became the size of North America.
