The ocean affects all of our lives. Therefore, awareness of and information about the interconnections between humans and oceans are prerequisites to making sound decisions for the future. Project ORCA (Ocean Related Curriculum Activities) has developed interdisciplinary curriculum materials designed to meet the needs of students and teachers living in Washington State. Each activity packet provides a the teacher with a set of lessons dealing with a particular topic related to the oceans. Included are student worksheets, lesson plans, a vocabulary list, and a bibliography. This unit, designed for the juniior high level, presents the early Puget Sound Indian culture, emphasizing the importance of the water environment to their way of life. It stresses the resourcefulness of these people in inventing the technology to utilize the natural environment for all their needs. It is designed to familiarize students with geography, climate, and the natural resources of Puget Sound and tribal names and locations via maps and charts. Stories are included as a teaching device, a method similar to the Indians' teaching practices. A study of early fishing technology comprises a major portion of the unit. There are also activities involving the various methods of acquiring, processing, and using natural materials such as cedar bark and wood to make rope, fishing lines, and bent wood hooks. (TW)