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California Native Americans

Author: Guadalupe Guzman

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Grade 4: California: A Changing State 4.2.1. Discuss the major nations of California Indians, including their geographic distribution, economic activities, legends, and religious beliefs; and describe how they depended on, adapted to, and modified the physical environment by cultivation of land and use of sea resources.

Big Question: What are some similarities and differences between the Native American tribes of California?

In Google Docs, create a list of the similarities and differences between various California tribes of your choice. Discuss survival practices, rituals, religion, tools, stories, economic activities, and geographical distribution.

When finished, share the document with me.

Video: California Native Americans by Geography

Website: History

Website: Culture of Native Americans

Website on the Culture of Native Americans