Northwest Coast - Plank Houses & Cedar Woodworking Exercise

Northwest Coast - Plank Houses & Cedar Woodworking

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Northwest Coast - Plank Houses & Cedar Woodworking

In this engaging exercise, students will explore the rich cultural heritage of the Northwest Coast by researching traditional plank houses and the artistry of cedar woodworking, culminating in a hands-on project where they can design and create their own miniature cedar structures. Through this journey, learners will appreciate the indigenous craftsmanship and the importance of natural resources in shaping community life and architectural innovation.

Questions

  1. MultiChoice

    What was the large traditional dwelling of Northwest Coast tribes?

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    What tree species was essential for building houses and canoes?

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    How were cedar logs felled and hollowed into ocean canoes?

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    Large ocean-going dugout canoes could hold up to:

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    Plank houses were constructed using:

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    Who lived inside a single large plank house?

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    Carved house posts at the front of plank houses served to:

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    Red cedar wood was prized for woodworking because it:

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    Rainproof capes and hats were woven using:

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    Storage containers made by steaming and bending a single wooden board were:

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    Bentwood boxes were used primarily for:

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    Softened inner cedar bark was crafted into: