First People Settle California
This Grade 3 history skill from California myWorld Interactive explains how the first people arrived in California over 10,000 years ago from Asia and lived as hunter-gatherers, covered in Chapter 2: American Indians of California. Students learn about California's earliest inhabitants, their arrival, and the hunter-gatherer lifestyle that allowed them to survive.
Key Concepts
The first people arrived in California a very long time ago, more than 10,000 years. They likely traveled from Asia and were the first to live on this land.
These early people were hunter gatherers . They moved with the seasons to find food. They hunted animals for meat and gathered nuts, berries, and plants. This way of life helped them survive in their new home.
Common Questions
When did the first people settle California?
The first people arrived in California more than 10,000 years ago. They likely traveled from Asia and were the first humans to live on this land. They were hunter-gatherers who moved with the seasons to find food.
Who were the first people to live in California?
The first people to settle California arrived over 10,000 years ago, likely traveling from Asia across a land bridge. These early inhabitants were hunter-gatherers who hunted animals and gathered nuts, berries, and plants.
What is a hunter-gatherer and how did early Californians live?
Hunter-gatherers are people who hunt animals for meat and gather plants, nuts, and berries for food, rather than farming. Early Californians moved with the seasons to follow food sources, which helped them survive in their new home.
What chapter covers first people settling California in Grade 3?
First people settling California is covered in Chapter 2: American Indians of California in California myWorld Interactive, Grade 3.
How did the first California peoples adapt to their new home?
The first Californians adapted as hunter-gatherers, learning to hunt local animals and gather the nuts, berries, and plants available in California's different environments. Moving seasonally allowed them to access food throughout the year.