Indigenous Peoples of the Plateau Vocabulary

Starting a unit or lesson with the key vocabulary that students will see in their readings or presentations aids in overall comprehension and retention. In this activity, students will create a spider map that defines and illustrates key vocabulary related to the region of the Plateau and its First Nations.

Each cell will contain a term, its definition and an illustration that depicts the meaning. When students define and illustrate each term, they master the application of it and retain it as part of their lexicon.

Vocabulary

Names of some of the First Nations of the Plateau:

• Klamath
• Klickitat
• Walla Walla
• Nez Perce (Nimiipuu)
• Spokane
• Yakama
• Lillooet
• Shuswap

Additional vocabulary:

• Plateau
• Camas Root
• Plateau
• Tule Reed
• Tule Mat Lodge
• Tipi
• Woven-grass basket hat
• Digging Stick

Due Date:

Objective: Create a spider map that defines and illustrates vocabulary words relating to this unit.

Student Instructions

1. Click "Start Assignment".
2. In the title boxes, identify the key terms you have chosen.
3. In the description boxes, write the definition of the term.
4. Create an illustration for each term using appropriate scenes, characters, and items.
5. Save and exit when you're done.

Requirements: Must have 3 terms, correct definitions, and appropriate illustrations for each that demonstrate your understanding of the words.