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Any other preferences	Standard SS3H1: Describe early American Indian cultures and their development in North America. The focus is on understanding Native American housing styles and their adaptation to the environment (Focus on Longhouses)

Lesson Plan: Understanding Native American Housing Styles - Longhouses

Subject

History

Grade Level

3

Duration

30 minutes

Standards

SS3H1: Describe early American Indian cultures and their development in North America.

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Lesson Overview

In this lesson, students will learn about the housing styles of Native American cultures, with a particular focus on longhouses. Students will explore how these structures were adapted to the environment and their significance to the communities that built them.

Learning Objectives

• Students will be able to describe what a longhouse is and its role in Native American culture.
• Students will understand how the environment influenced the design of longhouses.
• Students will create a simple 3D model of a longhouse.

Materials Needed

• Construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• Markers or crayons
• Rulers
• Examples of longhouses (images or diagrams)
• 3D modeling software (optional)

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Lesson Procedures

Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Engage the Students
   • Start with a question: “What do you think homes looked like for Native Americans long ago?”
   • Show images of longhouses to pique interest.

{The image of a detailed illustration of a longhouse with smoke coming from the chimney, surrounded by trees and native plants.}

Direct Instruction (10 minutes)

2. Information Delivery

   • Explain what a longhouse is:
     • A longhouse is a type of dwelling used by some Native American tribes, primarily the Iroquois.
     • They were built from wooden frames and covered with bark or thatch.
     • Longhouses could be very large, sometimes housing multiple families.

3. Adaptation to Environment

   • Discuss how the longhouses were adapted to their environment:
     • Made from materials found in their surroundings, like wood and bark.
     • They were designed to provide warmth during cold winters and coolness during summers.

{The image of the interior layout of a longhouse showing different family areas, with a communal space in the center.}

Guided Practice (10 minutes)

4. Create a 3D Model

   • Instruct students to create a simple 3D model of a longhouse using construction paper.
   • Provide guidance on measurements and structure:
     • Cut a rectangle for the base and long strips for the walls.
     • Use markers to add details like windows and doors.

5. Discussion

   • As students work, ask questions to reinforce learning:
     • “What materials would you use if you were building a longhouse?”
     • “How would the size of a longhouse help the families who lived in it?”

Conclusion (5 minutes)

6. Review Learning
   • Recap the features of longhouses and the materials used to construct them.
   • Ask students to share something they learned or liked about longhouses.

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Homework Assignment

Task: Create a short paragraph describing what you would need to build a longhouse using the materials you learned about in class. Include at least three reasons why you think longhouses were beneficial for the communities that lived in them.

Example Answers:

• "To build a longhouse, you would need large trees for wood, bark for covering, and tools to help cut and shape the materials. Longhouses were beneficial because they kept families warm in winter, allowed for community gathering, and were made from resources found in nature."

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Closing

This lesson emphasizes the significance of understanding Native American cultures through their architectural styles, encouraging creativity as students engage hands-on with history.

{The image of students working on their 3D models of longhouses at school, surrounded by various crafting materials and with smiles of excitement.}

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Feel free to adjust this plan as necessary to suit your teaching style and classroom needs!