Nevada Native Tools and Household Items

Unit Goals:

• To understand that Nevada Natives made and owned tools and household items that had specific purposes and uses, much like today's household items.
• To understand that Nevada Natives made and owned tools and household items using natural resources.
• To understand that Nevada Natives developed sophisticated methods to make tools and household items from available resources.

Pages:

• Northern Paiute Arrowhead Activity
• Southern Paiute Winnowing Tray Activity
• Southern Paiute Pottery Activity
• Southern Paiute Ferrying Activity
  (Teacher and Student Worksheet)
• Washoe Basketweaving Activity
• Western Shoshone Household Items
  (Teacher and Student Worksheet)