Skip to main content

World of the Caddo

*Parents, this is an in-class assignment.

Today you are going to be virtual archeologists! You will uncover facts about some of the first people in Texas, the Caddos. Tomorrow you will begin your very own book about the Caddo people, so make sure you are active learners today. :)

Take turns with your partner to read and explore about the World of the Caddo. Click on all five circles to learn about the lives of the Caddo people.
http://www.texasbeyondhistory.net/kids/caddo/

Four generations of Caddo families
Photo courtesy of Texas Beyond History
When you are finished, please leave a comment about your favorite Caddo fact.

Comments

  1. It was fun, it was interesting that they didn't wear very much clothes, and to replace clothes they had nose rings and tattoos, but the women had clothes ( luckily ) so did the men, but the men didn't have much on.

    ReplyDelete
  2. My favorite part was the song redbird. it was so catchy!

    -Sam.f

    ReplyDelete
  3. My favorite part was the red bird song!
    I learned about the caddos by them wearing feathers!

    ReplyDelete
  4. I loved learning about the Caddo tribes!
    The village part was very intrestinng!

    ReplyDelete
  5. I thought it was intresting that the Caddos bury their leaders under large mounds.

    ReplyDelete
  6. Devin- Rio We thought it was intresting that the way they make the stone tools.

    ReplyDelete
  7. jay- I find it cool that they still farm.

    jackson- I found interesting that it takes a whole day to make a house.

    ReplyDelete
  8. I loved how they had the scavenger hunt on the caddo's village life!!!!!! also how they asked you a question and we had to click on the part of the picture we thought it was!!!!!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  9. I loved the way they built houses out of sticks and tools.IT WAS SO COOL!

    ReplyDelete
  10. A lot of the things were intresting! Like the virtual muesem, how the caddos could make a house in just one day, the stuff about the mounds they build, all of that was so intresting!!

    ReplyDelete
  11. I loved the life of the caddos it was really fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  12. It's cool that one of the houses got hit by a storm and leaned to the side.Im suprised it stayed up I thought it blew down but it didn't.

    ReplyDelete
  13. I thought it was cool that the some houses could fit 30 people

    ReplyDelete
  14. I found it interesting that they could fit 30 people in that tiny house!

    ReplyDelete
  15. Yash-I thought it was intresting that they made mounds of old temples.


    Alex-I thought it was intresting that they buried their leaders in mounds.

    ReplyDelete
  16. I learned that Caddos burned a house when someone in their tribe died.The person who died was laid inside the house with items as offerings.

    ReplyDelete
  17. I learned that fire is a religous symbol
    of the Caddos.

    ReplyDelete
  18. I learned that Caddos make there houses out of grass.

    ReplyDelete
  19. I likeed learning about how the Caddos made their homes.

    ReplyDelete
  20. I learned that when someone in their tribe dies
    they burn a house and it is a very religous time.

    ReplyDelete
  21. i liked learning about the pottery and how they made houses out of grass.

    ReplyDelete
  22. I cant belive that it only took a day to make such a BIG house!:)

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Patriotism, Good Citizenship, and Important American Symbols

This week we are studying in depth the intent, meaning, and importance of many American symbols, documents, songs, and speeches. In doing this, we are using some neat tech resources: Star-Spangled Banner Smithsonian Site Our Country's Flag Flag Manners The Pledge of Allegiance The Declaration of Independence The Constitution The Bill of Rights American Symbols

Properties of Matter

Hi, Scientists! Use the links below to learn more about properties of matter. When you are finished, leave a comment below stating something that you learned. Be sure to check for spelling, punctuation, and capitals! Third Grade http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/7_8/magnets_springs.shtml Fourth Grade http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/7_8/magnets_springs.shtml Second Grade http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/7_8/characteristics_materials.shtml

Scavenger Hunt: Communities & Heritage

*Parents, this is an in-class assignment. :) Hello, citizens of SBLC! Today, you are going on a scavenger hunt with your partner to explore some of the communities you belong to and the heritage of our state. Remember to treat each other the way we agreed in our SBLC Constitution and--this is VERY important-- read the directions under YOUR grade level!  And of course...have fun! :) *2nd Grade: Our Communities Directions : 1. Add Scavenger Hunt to the Table of Contents in your Social Studies Notebook. Turn to the the next clean page to record your answers. 2. Use the link below each question to find your answers. Record your answers in complete sentences! 3. If you finish early, post a comment with your favorite fact. Then, explore the websites to discover other interesting facts. :) Example : (click on the picture to make it bigger) 1. School The SBLC is a part of  _____________ Elementary. Our school was named after ___________ . http://www.ki...