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