Eastern Woodland Indians

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What does the word "adapt/adaptation" mean?

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To adjust to a situation and use it to one's advantage

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This method of farming includes cutting down old crops and setting fire to the field before planting new crops

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Slash and Burn

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This celebration was a religious ceremony held at the harvesting of the first crop of one of the important "Three Sisters" crops.

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Green Corn Festival

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This sport, which is popular world-wide, is truly an American tradition, as it was played by early First Nations peoples, including many Eastern Woodland Indian nations and tribes.

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Lacrosse

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First Nations tribes, including the Eastern Woodland Indians, made ornate pots and containers out of clay. These beautiful containers are called _____________.

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Pottery

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This traditional art was made using small, decorative beads and shells. They could be used for decorative clothing, religious ceremonies, gifts, or as a form of currency for trading.

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Wampum