Indian Homes
We can learn a lot about a people and their culture by exploring the
kinds of homes they build. Examine the homes of the following Indian groups:
The Sioux
Indians of the Great Plains made their teepees from animal skins and
poles.
The Pueblo
of southwestern United States built their homes of adobe and timbers.
The Ioway Indians
of central Iowa built their homes from bark and poles.
Hypothesis
Why did each of these Indian groups choose to build their homes from
very different material?
Test Your Hypothesis
Write your hypothesis
in your notebook. Then check your answer.
Pioneer Homes
The pioneer settlers who moved into Iowa after 1833, discovered large
areas of prairie. They also found forested areas along the many streams
and rivers that cut through the state.
Hypothesis
As Indian cultures developed, they created distinct building styles and
traditions when making their homes. They built their homes from available
materials found in their environment.
From what materials do you think Iowa pioneer settlers built their homes?
Test Your Hypothesis
Write your hypothesis
in your notebook. Then check your answer.
Now it's time to develop an exhibit about
early pioneer homes.
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