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Native American Project
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Construct
a scale model of a traditional Native American dwelling.
If possible, use the appropriate materials – for example, use clay and
sticks to build an adobe building, or cloth to make a tipi.
Include
with your model an informational paragraph about what American Indian nation
used this sort of dwelling, and give some reasons why this type of dwelling
might have been used. Be sure to
include your references where you found this information.
MYTHS
AND LEGENDS
Do
some research and find some legends, myths, or stories from two different
American Indian nations. Read
these. Write a summary paragraph
about each legend or story you have read. Then,
write an essay of 250-500 words (1 or 2 pages) comparing the two sets of
legends. Did you find any
similarities or differences?
NATIVE
AMERICAN MASKS OR FESTIVE ARTIFACTS
Construct
a scale model of a Native American mask or other artifacts such as a drum or
pottery. Include with your model an
explanation of what American Indian nation used this artifact and for what
reasons. Be sure to include your
references where you found this information.
STEREOTYPE
NOTEBOOK/POSTER/COLLAGE
Look
through recent magazines, newspapers, catalogs, or similar publications for
examples of stereotypes about Native Americans. You should find at least 5-7 articles, pictures, etc. each
from a different publication.
Write
a few sentences about each picture or article, explaining why it is a
stereotype. Include the date and
source of each article. You could
make this a bit of an artistic project, using construction paper, calligraphy,
artwork, etc. instead of typing everything.
If you make a poster, the reference can be handed in separately.
Due
Dates: Topic Due: Tues. Sept. 27
Project Due: Tues Oct. 11
Parent Signature _______________________________________
