Daily Life in Olden Times The Plains People   What was life like in olden times in what is now the Great Plains region of the United States? There were many different Plains people. Some wandered the plains in search of foods. Others settled down and grew crops. They spoke different languages. Tribes communicated with hand signals, smoke signals, mirror signals, and pictographs.  Why was the buffalo so important? What different did horses make? Why did the Plains people prefer teepees to houses? What were pictographs?  Welcome to the Plains People in Olden Times.   The Plains People Sioux The Horse Coup Counting Pawnee The Buffalo Magical Names Blackfoot Tepees (Tipis) Medicine Man     Cheyenne Pictographs Baskets Comanche         Quilling/Painting    Stories Other Tribes  Maize Games/Crafts  Story: Clever Coyote Powerpoint: Clever Coyote   Holidays    Recipes   Religion    Lessons/Activities   Free Clip Art   Great Plains Region Bounded on the west by the Rocky Mountains, and running south to the Rio Grande. Dakotas, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, and parts of Texas Song of the Poor A poor man takes his prayers and drops them near the place where the sun sets. Watch, the Great Spirit, runs to them and takes them and puts them under the sunset.  Native American Index  All Rights Reserved    Clip Art Credit: Phillip Martin Have a great year!