Activity Overview
In this activity students will break down what they have learned about the different environments in North America in a storyboard. They will include the names of the Native American Cultural Regions and briefly describe the environment including physical features and climate. This is a great way to open or end a unit on Native Americans, as it can both introduce the regions and reinforce what students have learned. It also serves as a good reference point for students to ensure they don't get confused!
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Due Date:
Objective: Create a storyboard that includes a picture and brief description of each of the 8 Native American Cultural Regions of North America.
Student Instructions:
- Click "Start Assignment".
- For each cell list a title and write a 1-3 sentence description for each region.
- Create an illustration that represents each region using appropriate scenes, characters, and items.
Requirements: Minimum of 8 cells each depicting a different Native American Cultural Region. Label each region, include an appropriate illustration, and short description of the environment.
Lesson Plan Reference
- CCSS: RH.9-10.3 - Analyze in detail a series of events described in a text; determine whether earlier events caused later ones or simply preceded them.
- ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.1 - Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
- ELA-LITERACY.WHST.6-8.2.B - Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
Activity Overview
In this activity students will break down what they have learned about the different environments in North America in a storyboard. They will include the names of the Native American Cultural Regions and briefly describe the environment including physical features and climate. This is a great way to open or end a unit on Native Americans, as it can both introduce the regions and reinforce what students have learned. It also serves as a good reference point for students to ensure they don't get confused!
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Due Date:
Objective: Create a storyboard that includes a picture and brief description of each of the 8 Native American Cultural Regions of North America.
Student Instructions:
- Click "Start Assignment".
- For each cell list a title and write a 1-3 sentence description for each region.
- Create an illustration that represents each region using appropriate scenes, characters, and items.
Requirements: Minimum of 8 cells each depicting a different Native American Cultural Region. Label each region, include an appropriate illustration, and short description of the environment.
Lesson Plan Reference
- CCSS: RH.9-10.3 - Analyze in detail a series of events described in a text; determine whether earlier events caused later ones or simply preceded them.
- ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.1 - Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
- ELA-LITERACY.WHST.6-8.2.B - Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
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