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Native Americans: People of the Desert

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Native Americans: People of the Desert [28:34]
15 Segments
Program Introduction [01:07]
The Tribes of the Desert [03:51]
Migration and Geography of the Desert Tribes [02:27]
Life in the Anasazi Tribe [14:08]
Hunting [01:14]
Preparing Meals [01:44]
Making Tools and Weapons [02:02]
Fun and Games [00:35]
Making Pottery [01:54]
Sewing [00:33]
Trading with Other Tribes [01:45]
The Spirit World [01:17]
Encountering Hostile Tribes [03:02]
Native American History Since the Arrival of Europeans [01:52]
Life on the Modern Reservation [05:04]

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An authentic recreation of an Anasazi cliff dwelling village shows how these ancestors of the modern Southwest tribes adapted to their environment. Their lifestyle and cultural development are seen through the everyday experiences of an Indian family. The father and son provide weapons, hunt for food, and trade with other tribes. The mother and daughter prepare food, make clothes, and create pottery for dishes. Examples of their weapons, tools, pottery, and art are shown. The Anasazi achieved the highest level of cultural development in the Southwest and were among the first farmers, growing corn and beans.

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CC EDIT Student
Grades: 3-5   |   Copyright: 2004