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Native Americans

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wigwamA round shelter made from birch bark and cattail mats
longhouseA shelter made from bark and tree trunks
wampumBeads that were traded
false face maskUsed to scare away evil spirits during ceremonies
IroquoisOne of the main tribes of the Woodlands
canoesUsed for traveling and fishing
tipiA cone-shaped shelter made with poles and buffalo hides
travoisA type of sled for hauling
parflechesSkin pouches used to carry small utensils and dried meat
pemmicanDried meat mixed with berries
buffaloMain source for food, clothing, shelter, and tools
SiouxOne of the main tribes of the Plains
horsesGreatly improved hunting and traveling
war bonnetHeaddress of feathers unique to the Sioux
kivaA sacred building used by the men of the tribe
adobeA mud mixture that was used to build homes
hoganA round shelter made of mud and logs
kachinaSpirits that were go-betweens for people and nature
corn, beans, and squashMain food source in the Southwest
NavajoOne of the main tribes in the Southwest
potteryMade from clay and decorated with black and white patterns
irrigationMethod used to bring water to crops in dry areas
potlatchBig feast where the guests received gifts
salmonOne of the main food sources on the Northwest Coast
totem poleCarved with symbols that told the story of the family
whale blubberBurned for heat and light
Chilkat blanketWorn by the chief and made from mountain goat wool


5th Grade Teacher
Vernon Middle School
Marion, IA

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