The First Americans

Lesson 2-Vocabulary

The First Americans

Lesson 2-Vocabulary

By Mr. CaseyBy Mr. Casey

AgendaAgenda

Vocabulary

American Indian Groups Working Together

customcustom(noun) an accepted way of doing something

traditiontradition(noun) a set of customs that people create over time

folklorefolklore(noun) a group’s stories or customs

ceremonyceremony(noun) a set of activities done for a special purpose

religionreligion(noun) a system of faith or worship

Trading & The Barter System

Trading & The Barter System

Native Americans resources depended on the region that they lived in. How did they get other resources and ideas?

TRADE (BARTER)We didn’t always We didn’t always speak the same speak the same

language, but we language, but we developed a developed a

system of trade!system of trade!

Tribes would trade their surplus of food

or resources for materials from other regions

ReviewReviewNative Americans did work together through trading surplus items (corn, bison, pottery, etc.)

Native American celebrations and ceremonies had different purposes. Some honored nature, some were for special occasions like potlatches, and some were religious ceremonies.

Native Americans passed on traditions and customs through oral language, practice, or folklore. Many customs involved the relationship they had with nature.