Houses
The Wappos built their summer
structures using a framework of branches tied together in a dome
shape with a thatch covering made from leaves and smaller branches.
The doors were covered at night with bundles of grass tied together.
Women gathered the materials and the men did the building. When the
structures became dirty they were burnt down.
Their winter structures were made from branches and mud , and were more permanent.
What
plants did the Wappos use to make their home? Look on the
Try
this: Look at the buildings in your
neighborhood. Do they all have the same shape? Are they made from
different building materials? What is the perfect shape for a
house?