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Southwest Native American activities
This weeks lesson on Native Americans will cover theSouthwest Tribes.
you could see where the Southwest Tribes where in this map below in yellow.
We started out by printing out the two Southwest tribe printable books (from the free printable below).
We read through the information on theNavajoand theHopitribes.
Then they can read the interesting information to learn about these Indian tribes.
![native american tribes map_thumb[1]](https://123homeschool4me.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/nativeamericantribesmap_thumb14.jpg)
We made and tasted Navajo Fry Bread.
I used the opportunity to tell the kids more history.
As the European settlers began colonizing and pushing the Native American farther and farther back conflicts arose.
Eventually the Indians were put on reservations with hardly enough space or resources to keep their customs and lifestyle.
They were given rations of flour, baking powder, and lard.
A quick google search will give you lots of recipes.
Now take about 3 feet of yarn and fold it in half.
Once you complete a whole circle go back the other way and go in and out the opposite way.
Continue until your piece of yarn is used up.
Continue following your pattern by going in and out.
Repeat again and again until you complete the entire bowl and have made your Apache Woven Basket.
HINT:I suggest getting bowls without lips to make it look more authentic at the top.
