Environment and Culture

In this activity students will break down what they have learned about the First Nations of the Northwest Coast in a spider map. Their maps will include the names of some of the First Nations, describe the environment of the Northwest Coast with physical features and climate, list the natural resources available and how these were used as food and to create tools, clothing and homes. They may also describe any other cultural traditions or interesting information.

Students Can Collaborate!

Teachers may wish for students to work together on this lesson which is possible with Storyboard That's Real Time Collaboration feature! With Real Time Collaboration, students can work on the same storyboard at the same time which is perfect for this lesson! As teachers know, collaborating on assignments allows students to think on a deeper level while increasing their communication and problem-solving skills. Collaboration can also help cut down on the time it takes to complete a storyboard. While there is no set limit to the number of users who can work on a storyboard at once, we recommend five users or fewer for optimal performance. All of our assignments default to individual. To make this lesson collaborative, teachers must enable collaboration for the assignment within the "Edit Assignment" tab.

Due Date:

Objective: Create a spider map that describes the lives and traditions of Native Americans of the Northwest Coast.

1. Click "Start Assignment".
2. Write a 1-3 sentence description of each cell.
3. Create an illustration that represents each event using appropriate scenes, characters, and items.
4. Save and exit when you're done.

Requirements: Names of some of the First Nations, environment (physical features and climate), natural resources, useful tools and items made from the natural resources including clothing and homes.