Title: Exploring Native American Regions and Their Connection with the Earth

Objective: - Students will be able to identify and describe key details about different Native American regions. - Students will understand how Native American tribes used the earth for their survival and daily lives.

Materials: - Large world map or globe - Pictures or illustrations representing different Native American regions (Northeast, Southeast, Plains, Southwest, Northwest Coast) - Chart paper and markers - Native American artifacts (optional)

Introduction: 1. Begin by showing the world map or globe to the students and explain that Native Americans were the first people to live in North America. 2. Ask the students if they know what a region is. Explain that a region is an area with similar features, such as climate, landforms, and resources. 3. Introduce the five main Native American regions: Northeast, Southeast, Plains, Southwest, and Northwest Coast.

Body: 1. Northeast Region: - Show pictures or illustrations representing the Northeast region. - Explain that the Northeast region has forests, rivers, and lakes. - Discuss how Native American tribes in this region used the earth: - They built longhouses using wood and bark from trees. - They hunted animals like deer and fished in the rivers and lakes. - They grew crops like corn, beans, and squash.

1. Southeast Region:
   • Show pictures or illustrations representing the Southeast region.
   • Explain that the Southeast region has forests, rivers, and a warm climate.
   • Discuss how Native American tribes in this region used the earth:
     • They built houses called wigwams using wood and leaves.
     • They hunted animals like deer and fished in the rivers.
     • They grew crops like corn, beans, and tobacco.
2. Plains Region:
   • Show pictures or illustrations representing the Plains region.
   • Explain that the Plains region has grasslands and wide-open spaces.
   • Discuss how Native American tribes in this region used the earth:
     • They lived in teepees made from buffalo hides.
     • They hunted buffalo for food, clothing, and shelter.
     • They used every part of the buffalo, such as bones for tools and hides for clothing.
3. Southwest Region:
   • Show pictures or illustrations representing the Southwest region.
   • Explain that the Southwest region has deserts and canyons.
   • Discuss how Native American tribes in this region used the earth:
     • They built adobe houses using clay and straw.
     • They farmed using irrigation systems to grow crops like corn, beans, and squash.
     • They used natural resources like clay to make pottery.
4. Northwest Coast Region:
   • Show pictures or illustrations representing the Northwest Coast region.
   • Explain that the Northwest Coast region has forests and the Pacific Ocean.
   • Discuss how Native American tribes in this region used the earth:
     • They built longhouses using wood from the forests.
     • They fished in the rivers and ocean for salmon and other seafood.
     • They carved totem poles from trees to tell stories and honor their ancestors.

Conclusion: 1. Recap the key details about each Native American region and how they used the earth for their survival and daily lives. 2. Display the pictures or illustrations on the chart paper and label each region. 3. If available, show Native American artifacts and explain how they were made using materials from the earth. 4. Encourage students to appreciate and respect the different ways Native American tribes used the earth to live in harmony with nature.