How did Native American use their resources in their daily life? How does it compare to modern day life? What is the difference between an Archaeologist and a Paleontologist? Objective Native Americans used the natural resources available to them to develop tools. Students will use natural materials to create their own tools in similar ways that Native Americans did and continue to do. Background Indigenous people of the Americas have used natural resources available to them for tools, food, shelter and clothing for thousands of years. In North America, many indigenous people even mined minera Duration: 60 Minutes.