1st-9 3W Lesson 2 Desert Southwest

Classroom Rules

Green Light: Go time! The lesson is being
taught and the classroom will be on task
with the lesson. 100% Focused. No talking
and do your best to be on task.

Yellow Light: Cautiously thinking. Raising
our hands to ask questions. Classroom
discourse allowed.

Red Light: Classroom activity stops.
Any issue will be dealt with. Any
talking or disruptive behavior will
result in possible loss of recess time,
loss of free time, e-mailing parents,
and/or other corrections.

Classroom Rules

All lights off : Free
time to work on
other school work
and get ready for
the next class.

Be on the lookout for the
Cardinals.

If you call out a
Cardinal and there
isn’t one on the
screen you will have to
stand and answer a
random science
question.

​GOLD LETTER NOTES

Read page 20

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Pueblo People

Pueblo People, who lived in the Southwestern desert, made their homes like that too. These houses are called "adobe homes." They're cozy and cool inside, like a secret hideaway, and they keep you warm when it's chilly outside.

​The Pueblo People

The Pueblo People were very clever in collecting water in the desert. They built special structures called "rain catchers" or "rainwater reservoirs." When it rained, these structures would catch and store the rainwater.

​Pueblo People

Read page 22

Kachinas are like special spirits. They believe that kachinas are connected to the spirits of nature, like the sun, rain, and animals. They make colorful and unique dolls to represent these kachinas. During ceremonies, people wear masks and costumes to become the kachinas, asking for their blessings and protection.

Pueblo People

Read pages 24 - 25

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​The Navajo

The Navajo People are a group of Native Americans who have their own special culture and way of life. They've been living in places like Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah for a very long time. The Navajo are known for their beautiful rugs, traditional songs, and stories about their history. Just like how you and your family have your own traditions, the Navajo People have their own traditions that make them unique and important.

​The Navajo People

The Navajo people build their homes called "hogans" in a round shape. They use strong materials like logs and mud to make the walls. Inside, it's warm during winter and cool during summer. Hogans have a special door that faces the east to welcome the morning sun. They're like comfortable nests where Navajo families gather and tell stories together.

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​Navajo Homes: Hogans

Read pages 26 - 27

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The Apache

The Apache People are a group of Native Americans who have their own special history and way of life. They used to live in places like the southwestern United States. The Apache are known for being skilled warriors and hunters.

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​The Apache People

Apache homes are called "wickiups." These are like small, temporary houses made from materials like branches, grass, and animal hides. Wickiups are designed to be easily built and taken down, which was important for the Apache people who moved around a lot while hunting and gathering. They're like cozy shelters that provide protection from the weather and a place to rest for the Apache families during their travels.

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​Apache Homes