Native American Cultures: Southwest

Students conduct research to explore some of the defining characteristics of Native American cultures of the Southwest with the help of this graphic organizer. This one-page social studies worksheet includes guiding prompts that invite young historians to conduct research in order to explore and record key information about the various Native American nations in the Southwest region. Geared toward middle school leaners, this graphic organizer invites students to investigate and record important facts about the environment, food, technology, and cultures of the region's nations. Learners will also conduct a brief analysis of an Ancestral Puebloan dwelling and research the materials needed to make it. For related worksheets, be sure to also check out the Native American Cultures: Great Plains, Native American Cultures: Pacific Northwest Coast, and Native American Cultures: Eastern Woodlands worksheets!