Name:________________________________________
Humans and the Environment CBA
Group: _______________________________________
A. The Relationship Between Humans and Their Environment
1. Using a map, describe the location of where this group lived ( describe
climate, weather, bodies of water, mountain ranges, rivers and
streams).
2. How does this group use their environment to meet their needs (live
off the land)?
Food:
Shelter:
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Name:________________________________________
Clothing:
Weapons/Tools:
Utensils:
Woodwork:
Baskets:
Other:
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Name:________________________________________
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3. Many Native American tribes were known as hunters, fishermen,
farmers, gatherers, woodworkers, and weavers. These skills were
necessary in meeting their needs according to their environment. What
skills did this group develop to meet their needs in their environment?
Explain why these skills were needed.
4. Many Native American beliefs centered on nature and their environment.
How does this group’s way of life, traditions, and beliefs involve their
environment?
Name:________________________________________
B. The Effect People Have On Their Environment
1. As people “live off the land”, the land is affected in many ways.
Sometimes, these effects do not show up until many years later. As
this group uses their environment to meet their needs, how are they
affecting their environment(past/present; negative/positive)?
C. Conclusion
1.
Briefly state how the environment affected this group’s way of life.
2.
Briefly state how this group affected the environment as they met
their needs.
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Name:________________________________________
3. Briefly describe how studying this group’s interaction with their
environment can help us understand a current issue.
D. Bibliography. Need to reference at least two sources.
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