Native Americans {a compilation of all we have done}
The Maidu of California
This seed beater craft is from History Pockets: Native Americans.
This mask craft is from History Pockets:Native Americans...
which went along really well with Raven, A Trickster Tale from the Pacific Northwest.
which went along really well with Raven, A Trickster Tale from the Pacific Northwest.
from Homeschool Journey's Renaissance History Portfolio |
The Cherokee and the Trail of Tears
map from Interactive 3-D Maps: American History |
The boys learned how the Native Americans (mostly Cherokee, in this area) made arrowheads...
and bow strings (from bark strands) at Sycamore Shoal's Knap-In.
The Nez Perce of the Plateau
Sources:
- Totem Pole Art at Sea Kettle Diaries
- Inuit Games at It's a Boy's Life (other games there)
Additional Great Ideas:
- Tee Pee Cupcakes at These are a Few of my Favorite Things
- Tin Can Totem Pole at Family Fun
- Mrs Schmelzer's First Grade
- PVC Bow and Arrows at Craft, Interrupted
- Southwest Native American Tribes at Squidoo
- Northeast and Southeast Native Americans at Squidoo
- Northwest and Plateau Native Americans at Squidoo
- Plains Native American Tribes at Squidoo
- Indian Corn necklaces at The Natural Child Learning Community
- Mini Tee Pees at That Artist Woman
- Tee Pee Craft at Silly Eagle Books
- Paper Baskets at Family Fun