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Harvey Mudd College

Harvey Mudd College: Indians of the Great Basin

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of lectures about the Indians of the Great Basin covering the archaeology of the area, the environment, tribes and tribal culture, as well as the history of the tribes after Contact. Hyperlinks to maps, drawings, and pictures.
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Other

Cabrillo College: Native People of North America: Great Basin Culture Area

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains detailed information on the culture and history of the ancient people who lived in the Great Basin area, and also tells of their culture, religion, and way of life.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: American Indian Culture of the West

For Students 6th - 8th
The Western Indian tribes hit the lottery with the abundant natural resources in their area. The tribes that called this area home had diverse cultures depending on the geography of their specific location. Delve into these cultures and...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Native American Culture of the West

For Students 9th - 10th
Native American peoples throughout the Western region determined their unique lifestyle by their proximity and abundance of natural resources. This article discusses their food practices, social structures, and religious norms.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Ute: Kinship

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore a little bit about the Ute tribe on this webpage.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Southern Paiute (And Chemehuevi)

For Students 9th - 10th
A page containing information about the Paiute's location, culture, religion, and more.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Washoe

For Students 9th - 10th
Investigate the group of people who lived in Nevada known as the Washoe.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Western Shoshone

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Western Shoshone people who lived in northern Nevada and northwestern Utah.. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social...