This learning resource focuses on the relationship between the environment and cultural adaptations in the Pacific Northwest, highlighting specific environmental resources such as cedar forests and salmon. Students are tasked with explaining how these resources influenced the construction of traditional cedar plank houses. The activity incorporates observations of the forest to identify resource materials and includes a 'See - Think - Wonder' framework to encourage critical thinking. Additionally, students connect various natural resources to their cultural adaptations and tackle a challenge task that explores how the coastal climate shapes the practicality of using cedar for shelter rather than stone. Overall, the resource aims to deepen understanding of how geography plays a critical role in cultural development.