Culture

When we study civilizations, it is helpful to examine their culture.  Culture can be divided into  categories in the following way:

Political:  Way of making and enforcing rules/laws.  This can include villages, nations, leaders, governments, and law-making process.

Economic:  How we get what we need and want.  In modern times, this could be going to work, getting paid, and using the money to buy groceries.

Geography:  Landforms, waterbodies, climate, natural resources, etc.  This includes anything that is naturally found in a region.

Social:  Traditions, families, religion, beliefs, values, etc.

Today, we will be studying the many cultures of Native American tribes that existed in North America before the arrival of Columbus- hence the name Pre-Columbian!
In class, we will work together to create a culture grid for the Pacific Coast region, then you will pick a culture area (Great Plains, Eastern, West and Southwest) to complete a culture grid of your own.  In each area of the grid you will have to make at least one inference (a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning) based on what you know about the culture area.  You should have an explanation for every inference you make.
Click on the following link:   Culture Grid    You will need to click "make a copy" so that you can type on it.