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Overview
Lesson 1: The Importance of the Land
Lesson 2: Trade among the Columbia River People
Lesson 3: European Contact and the Impact on Tribal Life
Lesson 4: Retaining Traditions
Lesson 5: Remembering the Ancestors.
Standards
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
EL.06.RE.06—Listen to, read, and understand a wide variety of informational and narrative text.
CD Segments to Play
Background
Because trade was an important aspect of Columbia River tribes, the people understood how to gather resources from the land. Besides the salmon and other fish resources, the land provided a bounty of food and trade items. Agriculture was not necessary because of the wealth of naturally growing plants that were used for food.
Huckleberries were harvested in the late summer and early fall and dried for future use. Roots, at various times of the year provided a food source and medicines for the people.
Food resources were a big trade item, particularly berries and fish. People came from other tribes hundreds of miles away to take advantage of the bounty of the Columbia Rivers traders.
Suggested Strategies
Activities
1.
ASK THE WARM SPRINGS REVIEW GROUP TO SUGGEST AN APPROPRIATE TRADITIONAL STORY ABOUT HUCKLEBERRY GATHERING, OR PERHAPS ROOT DIGGING.
ACTIVITIES FOR LESSON 1 WILL BE BASED ON THESE STORIES.
ACTIVITIES WILL INCLUDE WRITING, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION
