gr.2 Native American Crafts
In our Native American unit the students learned a lot about different tribes within the U.S. Students were put into groups and learned about either the Hopi, Nez Perce, Sioux or Abenaki Tribes. After they learned about the tribe, they became teachers and taught the rest of their peers about the tribes’ cultures. Each tribe also created different crafts and the following are the pictures of them:
Nez Perce
Thunderbird Pouches
The Nez Perce tribe lives in the Northwest part of the United States. Their name means pierced nose. This tribe was known for their basket and pouch making. These Thunderbird pouches were used to hold important medicines or other valuables close to them.
Hopi
The Hopi tribe lives in the Southwestern area of the United States. The word Hopi means “peaceful person”. The Hopi people created Kachina masks for special ceremonies. They believed these masks helped and protected them.
Kachina Masks
Sioux
The Sioux nation is made up of seven tribes known as the Seven Council Fires. They live in the Midwest part of the United States known as the Plains. Many different tribes have been known to use dreamcatchers. The nets are created to catch and keep bad dreams and thoughts away.
Dreamcatchers
Abenaki
The Abenaki tribe lives in the Eastern part of the United States. They are part of the Woodland Native Americans. Wampum was the name used for beads and these beads were often woven into belts and clothing. These decorations meant the owner had wealth and power. Wampum was used as money for trading and often exchanged during treaties as a sign of good faith.
Wampum Belts
