A land and climateClimate is the average and normal weather in a specific place or region. for farming
The Iroquoian territoryA territory is an area of land, or sometimes of sea, that we can say “belongs”… was fertileadjectif pour dire qu’un sol est bon pour l’agriculture.. This means it was good for farming. It was located around the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Lowlands. The area had a humid continental climateContinental climate is a climate with winter temperatures cold enough to support a fixed period of…. The Iroquoians mainly grew corn, squash and beans, which they call the three sistersThe Three Sisters are the three main foods grown by various indigenous peoples in present-day North…. Berries like blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries, grew well. There was also a wide variety of plants that were used in many ways, such as making medicines.
Water, forests and animals
There were many rivers on the territoryA territory is an area of land, or sometimes of sea, that we can say “belongs”…. Getting around by canoe was very convenient. These rivers were also full of fish and turtles. The forests contained several species of trees, like birch, oak, elm, fir and pine. These are called mixed forests because they have both coniferous and deciduous trees. The forests were home to several species of animals such as beavers, deer, bears and wolves.
Natural resourcesResources are anything taken from the earth or nature that people need, use, and are “valued”…. for sustaining life
All these are examples of natural resourcesResources are anything taken from the earth or nature that people need, use, and are “valued”…. which provided the Iroquoians with everything they needed for food, clothingClothing- Items made from fabric, skins, or other materials that serve to protect and cover the…, shelter, medicine, and entertainment.
AuthorAuthor – A person who writes something Auteur – Une personne qui écrit quelque chose: Service national du Récit de l’univers social. Translation and adaptations by LEARN.
Important concepts and big ideas:
SustainabilitySustainability (or sustainable development) is development, growth or change… that meets the needs of the present,…
Rich in resourcesResources are plentiful here. The territory contains a wealth of available resources, which could be minerals,…
Sustainable land useSustainable land use means when people and ecosystems can both do well, but by respecting nature’s…
VegetationVegetation means all plants and trees collectively, and often typically to those in a specific region. For…
Adapt to the environmentWhen someone or something changes in order to be more successful in a particular environment, we…
Transportation route
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See also: – Corn porridge on the menu
Below you will find some activities students can do as
SMARTBoard tools for the Iroquois – Cycle 2 (Gr. 3) for more images and activities.
