Native American Cultures by Mingeon Kim https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6 A wall with sections en-us 2025-07-25 07:35:48 UTC 2025-08-11 02:11:15 UTC hello@padlet.com Location (in present-day terms) mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3528501077 Present-day Alaska and most of Canada

]]> 2025-07-25 07:45:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3528501077 Geography (physical features) and Climate mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3528504738 Physical features: forests, lakes, rivers, rocky land, permafrost

Climate: long cold winters, short cool summers, low rainfall, heavy snow

]]> 2025-07-25 07:51:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3528504738 Major Tribes mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3528506070 Major tribes: Cree, Dene, Innu

]]> 2025-07-25 07:53:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3528506070 Food mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3528507807 Most Subarctic tribes got their food by hunting, fishing, and gathering. They hunted animals like moose, caribou, and rabbits, fished for salmon and trout, and gathered berries, roots, and plants. Farming was not used because of the cold climate and poor soil.

]]> 2025-07-25 07:54:39 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3528507807 Type of Housing mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3528513719 Housing Type: Pit houses

Explanation: People in the Subarctic built pit houses because the weather was really cold for most of the year. They dug part of the house into the ground to keep warm. The ground and extra layers like dirt or animal skins helped trap heat and block cold wind.

]]> 2025-07-25 08:03:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3528513719 Unique Characteristics mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3528514697

  • Seasonal movement to follow caribou

  • Snowshoes and toboggans for winter travel

    • ]]>     2025-07-25 08:05:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3528514697     Location (in present-day terms) mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3528516004 Present-day Alaska, northern Canada, and coastal Greenland.

    ]]>     2025-07-25 08:08:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3528516004     Geography (physical features) and Climate mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3528518933 Physical features: flat tundra, icy coastlines, glaciers, frozen ground, little vegetation
    Climate: extremely cold winters, cool short summers, strong winds, very low precipitation, snow and ice year-round

    ]]>     2025-07-25 08:12:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3528518933     Major Tribes mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3528519354 Major tribes: Inuit, Aleut, Yupik

    ]]>     2025-07-25 08:13:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3528519354     Food mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3528519798 Most Arctic tribes got their food by hunting and fishing. They hunted seals, walrus, caribou, and polar bears, and fished for fish like Arctic char and salmon. Farming wasn’t possible due to the frozen ground and cold weather.

    ]]>     2025-07-25 08:13:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3528519798     Type of Housing mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3528520285 Housing Type: Igloos

    Explanation: Arctic tribes built snow houses in winter because snow traps heat and blocks strong winds. Even though it's made of snow, the inside stays much warmer than outside, helping people survive the freezing temperatures.

    ]]>     2025-07-25 08:14:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3528520285     Unique Characteristics mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3528522290

  • Used animal fat (blubber) for fuel, light, and heat

  • Wore layered clothing made from caribou and seal skin to survive extreme cold

    • ]]>     2025-07-25 08:17:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3528522290     Location (in present-day terms) mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3528524006 Present-day New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, parts of Ontario and Quebec

    ]]>     2025-07-25 08:19:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3528524006     Geography (physical features) and Climate mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3528526826 Physical features: forests, rivers, lakes, coastal areas, fertile land
    Climate: warm summers, cold snowy winters, regular rainfall

    ]]>     2025-07-25 08:20:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3528526826     Major Tribes mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3528528850 Major tribes: Iroquois, Algonquin, Wampanoag

    ]]>     2025-07-25 08:20:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3528528850     Food mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3528530861 Most tribes hunted, fished, and farmed. They grew corn, beans, and squash (“Three Sisters”).

    ]]>     2025-07-25 08:20:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3528530861     Type of Housing mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3528532576 Housing Type: Longhouses
    Explanation:
    Northeast tribes built longhouses using wood and bark from forests. These houses fit many families from the same clan and helped them stay warm in cold winters.

    ]]>     2025-07-25 08:21:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3528532576     Unique Characteristics mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3528532826

  • Iroquois Confederacy: early form of democratic government

  • Matrilineal society: family lineage and property passed through the mother’s side

    • ]]>     2025-07-25 08:22:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3528532826     Location (in present-day terms) mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3528534620 Present-day Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, South Carolina

    ]]>     2025-07-25 08:25:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3528534620     Geography (physical features) and Climate mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3528534698 Physical features: rivers, swamps, forests, coastal plains, fertile soil
    Climate: hot humid summers, mild winters, high rainfall

    ]]>     2025-07-25 08:25:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3528534698     Major Tribes mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3528534939 Major tribes: Cherokee, Creek, Seminole

    ]]>     2025-07-25 08:25:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3528534939     Food mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3528534966 Tribes mainly farmed, hunted, and gathered. They grew corn, beans, squash, and sunflowers, hunted deer and turkey, and gathered nuts, fruits, and roots.

    ]]>     2025-07-25 08:25:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3528534966     Type of Housing mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3528535164 Housing Type: Wattle and daub houses
    Explanation:
    They used a wooden frame covered with clay and grass (daub). These houses were strong, stayed cool in summer, and warm in winter.

    ]]>     2025-07-25 08:25:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3528535164     Unique Characteristics mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3528535243

  • Mound building for ceremonies and burials

  • Organized towns with central plazas and council houses

    • ]]>     2025-07-25 08:26:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3528535243     Location (in present-day terms) mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3528537421 Present-day Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana

    ]]>     2025-07-25 08:30:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3528537421     Major Tribes mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529479851 Major tribes: Sioux, Cheyenne, Comanche

    ]]>     2025-07-27 11:54:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529479851     Geography (physical features) and Climate mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529480101 Physical features: flat grasslands, few trees, rivers, open plains
    Climate: hot summers, cold winters, low to moderate rainfall, strong winds

    ]]>     2025-07-27 11:55:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529480101     Food mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529480281 Plains tribes mainly hunted buffalo, which gave them meat, tools, and materials. Some also farmed crops like corn, beans, and squash near rivers.

    ]]>     2025-07-27 11:56:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529480281     Type of Housing mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529480367 Housing Type: Tipis
    Explanation:
    They built tipis from animal hides and wooden poles. Tipis were easy to take down and carry, perfect for their nomadic lifestyle following buffalo herds.

    ]]>     2025-07-27 11:56:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529480367     Unique Characteristics mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529480479

  • Nomadic lifestyle centered around buffalo hunting

  • Warrior culture with strong emphasis on bravery and skill in battle

    • ]]>     2025-07-27 11:57:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529480479     Location (in present-day terms) mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529480677 Present-day Arizona, New Mexico, parts of Utah, Colorado, northern Mexico

    ]]>     2025-07-27 11:58:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529480677     Geography (physical features) and Climate mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529481174 Physical features: deserts, mesas, canyons, cliffs, dry rivers

    Climate: hot dry days, cold nights, very little rainfall

    ]]>     2025-07-27 11:59:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529481174     Major Tribes mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529481243 Major tribes: Hopi, Navajo, Apache

    ]]>     2025-07-27 12:00:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529481243     Food mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529481279 Most tribes farmed using irrigation. They grew corn, beans, squash, and cotton. They also gathered wild plants and hunted small animals like rabbits.

    ]]>     2025-07-27 12:00:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529481279     Type of Housing mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529481414 Housing Type: Adobe pueblos
    Explanation:
    They built pueblos from clay (adobe) and stone to stay cool during hot days and warm at night. These homes were strong and worked well in the dry climate.

    ]]>     2025-07-27 12:00:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529481414     Unique Characteristics mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529481486

  • Used irrigation systems to farm in deserts

  • Built multi-story villages with adobe bricks

    • ]]>     2025-07-27 12:01:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529481486     Location (in present-day terms) mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529481620 Present-day Nevada, Utah, parts of Oregon, Idaho, and California

    ]]>     2025-07-27 12:01:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529481620     Geography (physical features) and Climate mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529481669 Physical features: deserts, salt flats, mountains, dry valleys, few rivers

    Climate: hot dry summers, cold winters, low rainfall, big temperature swings

    ]]>     2025-07-27 12:02:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529481669     Major Tribes mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529481872 Major tribes: Shoshone, Ute, Paiute

    ]]>     2025-07-27 12:02:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529481872     Food mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529481967 They hunted small animals like rabbits and deer, fished when possible, and gathered seeds, nuts (especially pine nuts), and roots. Farming wasn’t possible due to dry land.

    ]]>     2025-07-27 12:02:29 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529481967     Type of Housing mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529482104 Housing Type: Wickiups (brush shelters)
    Explanation:
    They built wickiups using branches and brush. These were simple and easy to move, which fit their mobile lifestyle in harsh, dry environments.

    ]]>     2025-07-27 12:03:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529482104     Unique Characteristics mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529482158

  • Used digging sticks and carrying baskets to gather food

  • Very mobile lifestyle due to scarce resources and tough environment

    • ]]>     2025-07-27 12:03:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529482158     Location (in present-day terms) mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529482286 Present-day California and parts of southern Oregon

    ]]>     2025-07-27 12:04:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529482286     Geography (physical features) and Climate mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529482298 Physical features: coastline, forests, rivers, valleys, mountains

    Climate: mild winters, warm summers, varied by region (coastal vs inland)

    ]]>     2025-07-27 12:04:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529482298     Major Tribes mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529482340 Major tribes: Chumash, Pomo, Miwok

    ]]>     2025-07-27 12:04:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529482340     Food mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529482377 Tribes hunted deer and small animals, fished in rivers and the ocean, and gathered acorns, nuts, seeds, and berries. Acorns were a major food source, ground into flour.

    ]]>     2025-07-27 12:04:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529482377     Type of Housing mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529482846 Housing Type: Dome-shaped homes made from reeds or bark
    Explanation:
    They built small dome-shaped houses using natural materials like wood, bark, and grass. These were quick to build, suited to the mild climate, and used local resources.

    ]]>     2025-07-27 12:06:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529482846     Unique Characteristics: mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529482958

  • Acorn processing was central to their diet

  • Known for detailed basket weaving using local plant fibers

    • ]]>     2025-07-27 12:06:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529482958     Location (in present-day terms) mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529483067 Present-day Washington, Oregon, coastal British Columbia, southern Alaska

    ]]>     2025-07-27 12:07:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529483067     Geography (physical features) and Climate mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529483136 Physical features: coastal forests, mountains, rivers, ocean shoreline

    Climate: mild, wet winters and cool summers; high rainfall year-round

    ]]>     2025-07-27 12:07:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529483136     Major Tribes mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529483206 Major tribes: Tlingit, Haida, Kwakiutl

    ]]>     2025-07-27 12:07:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529483206     Food mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529483248 Tribes fished for salmon, hunted sea mammals, and gathered shellfish, berries, and roots. Salmon was the most important food and was smoked or dried to store.

    ]]>     2025-07-27 12:08:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529483248     Type of Housing mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529483365 Housing Type: Plank houses
    Explanation:
    They built large houses from cedar wood, with flat roofs and carved posts. These houses were sturdy, kept out rain, and held several families.

    ]]>     2025-07-27 12:08:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529483365     Unique Characteristics mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529483436

  • Carved totem poles to show family history and clan symbols

  • Held potlatches—ceremonies where they gave gifts to show status and wealth

    • ]]>     2025-07-27 12:09:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529483436     Location (in present-day terms) mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529484215 Present-day eastern Washington, eastern Oregon, northern Idaho, western Montana, southern British Columbia

    ]]>     2025-07-27 12:11:35 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529484215     Geography (physical features) and Climate mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529484266 Physical features: river valleys, forests, plateaus, mountains

    Climate: cold snowy winters, warm dry summers, moderate rainfall

    ]]>     2025-07-27 12:11:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529484266     Major Tribes mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529484296 Major tribes: Nez Perce, Yakama, Flathead

    ]]>     2025-07-27 12:11:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529484296     Food mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529484315 They fished for salmon in rivers, hunted deer and small game, and gathered roots, berries, and nuts. Salmon was a major part of their diet.

    ]]>     2025-07-27 12:11:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529484315     Type of Housing mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529484388 Housing Type: Pit houses
    Explanation:
    They built pit houses partly underground with wood and earth on top. This design helped keep the home warm in winter and cool in summer.

    ]]>     2025-07-27 12:12:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529484388     Unique Characteristics mingeonkim4 https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529484449

  • Used rivers like the Columbia for salmon fishing

  • Lived in small villages, often semi-nomadic depending on the season

    • ]]>     2025-07-27 12:12:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mingeonkim4/k24fj8sp97ukmdv6/wish/3529484449