Section 2: Geography in the Elementary Grades
Environmental Adaptation through the Production and Use of Food, Clothing, or Shelter

Learning Activities

It has been observed that the Mediterranean climate is the most ideal for living. Identify areas with other climates where humans have developed cultures and list the adaptations they have made. The following web sites will assist you with your investigation.

http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/ssognc/inuitLifestyle/index.html

https://www.laits.utexas.edu/sami/diehtu/siida/herding/herding-nr.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indigenous_Australians#Aboriginal_Australians

https://rainforests.mongabay.com/0702.htm

For an inquiry activity, study the following link about Japanese architecture (scroll down to "Activities").

http://aboutjapan.japansociety.org/content.cfm/japanese_architecture_for_elementary_school_students