1. List or draw images you would associate with Native Americans.
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List or draw images you would associate with Native Americans.

2. Stereotype
vs.
Reality

3. What do the following images say about their way of life?
The Plains Indians
What do the following images say about their way of life?

8. Why is this important to know?
Based on what we’ve seen, what were the most important aspects of Plains Indians lives?
They became nomadic after the Spanish brought the horses.
The arrival of horses truly changed the way of life of Plains Indians. They called them “sacred dogs.”
Indians would herd buffalo into corrals, or enclosures, and then kill them. They would then use every part of the buffalo.
Men and women had separate roles in the community. Men were most likely to lead religious ceremonies. They hunted and protected the women, children, and elders. Women oversaw life in the home. They set up the tepees and showed artistic skills in crafts which established their rank.
Plains Indians communicated with other nations using sign language.
Why is this important to know?

9. Show and Tell

10. Pin the Tail on the Buffalo
By 1889, only 100 buffalo were left in the US.
Pin the Tail on the Buffalo