Welcome Karankawa and Atakapan tribe group!

Group members: Mpey, Victor, Keven, Jordan, and Carolina

 

 
The Hero-Twin:  Mpey
 
As a hero twin you are most concerned with the religious beliefs and mythologies of the Karankawa and Atakapan Texas tribes.
Your job Mpey is to search for and organize the following information for your group. Remember Ms. Roy has provided a checklist in your Native American folder of what you are responsible for.
 
-What are some religious beliefs of the Karankawa and Atakapan tribes?
-What are some of the myths the Karankawa and Atakapan tribes told or believed in?
-What are some songs or titles of songs the Karankawa and Atakapan tribes sang?
-What is the geographical location in Texas that the Karankawa and Atakapan lived?

Bonus: Find the definition of the Hero-Twin mythology. Go the extra mile and find additional information about your Texas tribes. What would you like to know more about? Have Fun Mpey!

 
The Hunter-Gather:  Jordan                                  
 
A hunter-gather is a member of the primitive people living in the wild in hunt for food and survival.
Your job Jordan is search and organize information for your group. Remember Ms. Roy has provided a checklist in your Native American folder of what you are responsible for.
 
-What kind of food do your tribes eat?
-What kind of agriculture is used by your tribes?
-Did your tribes have any sort of irrigation techniques?
Bonus: Go the extra mile and find out additional information about your Texas tribes. What would you like to know more about? Have Fun Jordan!
 
The Papoose:  Carolina
 
A papoose is a Native American infant or very young child. As a papoose you are most interested in the nature of the family structure and family roles within the Karankawa and Atakapan tribe.
Your job Carolina is to search and organize the following information for your group. Remember Ms. Roy has provided a checklist in your Native American folder of what you are responsible for.
 
-What are some of the roles the men, women, and children had in your tribes?
-What is the family structure of the tribes?
-Are there any family traditions or customs that the tribes have?

Bonus: Go the extra mile and find additional information about your Texas tribes. What would you like to know more about? Have Fun Carolina!

 
The Kokopelli:  Keven
 
A kokopelli is a figure commonly found in petroglyphs and pottery throughout the southwest. 
Your job Keven is to search and organize information for your group. Remember Ms. Roy has provided a checklist in your Native American folder of what you are responsible for.
 
-What are some examples of the arts and crafts made by your tribes?
-Arts and crafts include pottery, hieroglyphics, weaving, doll-making, and figurines.
-What were some the arts and crafts used for?
Bonus: Go the extra mile and find out additional information about your Texas tribes. What would you like to know more about? Have Fun Keven!
 
The Pueblo:  Victor
 
Pueblo is a house (dwelling) that the Jumanoe Indians lived in. The pueblos were made of stone or adobe which is a mixture of ash, dry grass, dirt and water that dries in the sun.
Your job Victor is to search and organize information for your group. Remember Ms. Roy has provided a checklist in your Native American folder of what you are responsible for.
 
-What are the living conditions of your Texas tribes?
-What kind of house or dwelling do your Texas tribes live in?
-What kind of materials did your Texas tribes use to build their homes?
-Draw and color each Texas tribes style of housing or dwelling.
-Who built the houses? Women? Men?
 

Yearli is to search and organize information for your group. Remember Ms.