Ms. Axton's
LIPAN APACHE PROJECT


Objective: How much do you know about the Native Americans who lived in Texas before the European explorers arrived? Your team of four students has been chosen to report to the class on Lipan Apaches.


Directions: You will use the resource list of website links to gather your information about Lipan Apache Indians. You will then use the Lipan Apache worksheet to record the information you find. You will need to choose one person in your group to navigate the websites using the mouse, one person to read the information you find, one person to record the information on the worksheet, and one person to report your findings to the class. Please see the Collaborative Rubric.



Evaluation

Print the following questions and use the websites below to help you answer them.

1.  When did the Lipan Apaches arrive in the Texas Llano Estacado? [Extra credit-What is the Llano Estacado?]

2.  Describe two locations for Lipan Apache villages in Texas.

3.  Describe the clothing of Lipan Apache men and women.

4.  Describe the meaning of at least one Lipan Apache song.

5.  What were the jobs of Lipan Apache women?

6.  What were the jobs of Lipan Apache men?

7.  Describe the two types of shelter the Lipan Apaches used.

8.  Explain the success or lack of success of the missions the Spanish built for the Lipan Apaches.

9.  How was acorn stew made?

10.  Where are the Lipan Apaches today?

Helpful Links:

Lipan Apaches in Texas

Texas Indians

Apache Indians

Lipan Apache Songs

The Indians of Texas

Lipan Apache (Tindi)


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