{} {} {} Bighorn Sheep Corn Turkey [_] [_] [_] {} {} {} Yucca Rabbit Squash [_] [_] [_] {} {} {} Beans Prickly pear Pinyon nuts [_] [_] [_] {10-up} FOOD, WATER, SHELTER—_Exhibit Area_ Use the clues below to complete the crossword puzzle. _Begin in the exhibit room across from the dioramas._ [Illustration: CROSSWORD PUZZLE] Across: 1. ______________________________ This crop was very important to the Ancestral Puebloans’ way of life. A part of this plant has been found in almost every room, kiva, and work area in Mesa Verde (_Room 1_) 2. ______________________________ Before the bow and arrow, this spear-throwing device was used to hunt large game. (_Room 1_) 3. ______________________________ This was the first type of house built in Mesa Verde. (_Room 2_) Down: 4. ______________________________ These small bowls with long handles were used for dipping and pouring liquids. (_Room 3_) 5. ______________________________ Scientists study wood beams used in the construction of a dwelling to learn when the structure was built. What is this science called? (_Room 4_) 6. ______________________________ The Ancestral Puebloans were good at conserving water in this dry climate. You can save water at home by turning this off while brushing your teeth. Times Have Changed Activity can be done anywhere. {Gentle Rain} Gentle Rain: My family learned how to adapt and survive at Mesa Verde by using what nature provided. Because of this, my life at Mesa Verde was very different from your everyday life. At a young age, children helped with daily chores. We didn’t go to school, but we learned valuable life lessons everyday. We learned how to grow crops, hunt, make pottery, and build houses with mud and stone. We gathered materials from our surroundings to make what we needed. We also learned about our history through stories told by our grandparents. _Directions_—Discover how we lived in Mesa Verde by completing the following activities for your age group. {4-7} Draw a line from each item in the left column (things we use or do today) with an item in the right column (things the Ancestral Pueblo people used or did then.) Now Then