Interpreting Maps

Students will indentify geographic features of Native American culture regions. This activity will help you draw conclusions about some of the challenges of adapting to various environments.

In your table group you will be assigned a Amerindian culture region and will have to examine a physical map of the region, a climate map of the region, and a vegetation map of the region. 

Students will write one paragraph about the geographic features of the
region. Repeat this process using climate and vegetation maps for informa-
tion on weather, plant life, and natural resources. Write another paragraph
describing the challenges of life in this environment. Each group should
make three inferences about how Native American groups in this region
might have adapted to their environment.








Physical Map
http://www.zim24travel.com/images/maps/northamerica.jpg

Climate Map
http://www.theodora.com/maps/new9/usa_climate_zones_map.jpg
Vegetation Map

 

http://www.barry.warmkessel.com/YELLOWSTONE.html