Origin stories
tales that a group uses to explain where they came from and how Earth came to be
environments
places with different types of natural surroundings (land, water, air, plants, animals)
adaptations
changes in a way of life that allow people to survive in a particular environment
vegetation
plant life
migration
a movement of people from one country or area of the world to a new home in another country or area
big game
large animals that are hunted for their flesh, skins, and other valuable body parts
cultural regions
seven areas where Native Americans developed different ways of living
cultures
different ways of living developed by Native American groups
artifacts
objects made by Native Americans to help them adapt to their environment
nomadic
word used to describe people who move from place to placed during different seasons to find available food
