Theme: Seminole Indians
Group Members: Alexis Glenn, Heather Devries, Sierra Kennedy, Megan Lesuer
COMMENTS:
Extremely thoughtful outline.
Beginning by creating the satchel will excite them about the unit. Excellent historical detail included.
Creating a flip book for their satchel is an effective way to have them document their learning. Students should be writing daily as much as they are reading. You are accomplishing this through the flipbook; very smart.
Nice use of nonfiction text.
What technology will you employ with the children?
How will they use the artifakes they are creating throughout the week? Consider modifying the last days events. Allow for review of previous learning.
Great start! Keep going!
Dr. S. Day 1: History (Alexis Glenn) The students will begin by creating a Native American paper satchel. They will store their items and materials that they collect throughout the week in their satchels. The students will also create a flipbook to write their notes in. The first tab in the flipbook will include information about the Seminole's History. Within this lesson students will learn how the Seminole tribe formed and where they lived. In addition, students will view a timeline spanning history as far back as the early 1500's. http://cfabbridesigns.com/holidays/thanksgiving/native-american-paper-satchels/#.Uy4rJfldWSo http://www.semtribe.com/History/Timeline.aspx
Day 2: Arts and Crafts (Alexis Glenn)
The third tab in the flipbook will include details about Seminole arts and crafts. The Seminoles were well known for their baskets, woodcarvings, beadwork and patchwork designs. Within this lesson students will learn the significance of the dream catcher, corn husk dolls, and rainsticks created and used by many Native Americans. The students will have the option of creating either a dream catcher, corn husk doll, or rainstick during centers. Students will enjoy a read aloud, Jingle Dancer by Cynthia Leitich Smith. The book is a bout a young girl named Jenna who borrows jingles from the dresses of several friends and relatives so that she can perform the jingle dance at the powwow. Jenna is a member of the Creek nation in Oklahoma. The students will make the connection that the Creeks joined together with other tribes to form the Seminole nation.
Day 3: Music and Dance (Heather DeVries)
The second tab of the flip book will discuss the importance of music and dance in the Native American Culture. Music plays an important part in the lives of Native Americans. From the time they are bom until they die, their lives are marked by dances and ceremonies. The drum provides the rhythm and is often joined by rattles and rasps to furnish the background for the chants and dances accompanying tribal ceremonies. I will discuss the four major types of drums Native Americans used. Native Americans make drum heads from animal hides. The drums are decorated with printed symbols and designs having significant meanings. The Native American never plays the hide drums by tapping with his hands, as is done in Africa. A drumstick is always used. After, the student will create their own drum. Each student will have a can with plastic lid. First remove the metal bottom for a better sound. Cover with construction paper. Add Native American symbols and designs.
Day 4: People and Languages(Megan LeSuer) On this day we will discuss language still in use today, the Seminole Indians have two different types which neither are traditionally written. Muscogee (Creek) and Miccusukee are related but not completely. Both languages contain similar sentence structures and sounds that do not exist in English and are difficult to pronounce using the English language. We will also cross over the idea of the different life styles and how the people where with the Native American Facts for Kids in our flip book.
Day 5: Cuisine and Traditional Dress (Sierra Kennedy) Day 5 in the flipbook will include details about the Seminole Indians Cuisine and Traditional Dress. Usually when you learn about the Native Tribes you only learn about the Indian hats. Well today we are going to learn about what the men wore and what the woman wore. We will then make a famous dish that the Indians made. Before we began, the students will be asked what they already know about "The cuisine and Traditional Dress" of the Seminole Indian Tribe. We will then read The Seminole Indians by Bill Lund. The story provides an overview of the past and present lives of the Seminole Native Americans, covering their history, daily life, homes, food, customs, and relations with the United States government. The students will have an option of making a blanket or a vest, using patchwork. We will then have help from our parent volunteers in making "Indian fried bread".
Group Members: Alexis Glenn, Heather Devries, Sierra Kennedy, Megan Lesuer
COMMENTS:
Extremely thoughtful outline.
Beginning by creating the satchel will excite them about the unit. Excellent historical detail included.
Creating a flip book for their satchel is an effective way to have them document their learning. Students should be writing daily as much as they are reading. You are accomplishing this through the flipbook; very smart.
Nice use of nonfiction text.
What technology will you employ with the children?
How will they use the artifakes they are creating throughout the week? Consider modifying the last days events. Allow for review of previous learning.
Great start! Keep going!
Dr. S.
Day 1: History (Alexis Glenn)
The students will begin by creating a Native American paper satchel. They will store their items and materials that they collect throughout the week in their satchels. The students will also create a flipbook to write their notes in. The first tab in the flipbook will include information about the Seminole's History. Within this lesson students will learn how the Seminole tribe formed and where they lived. In addition, students will view a timeline spanning history as far back as the early 1500's.
http://cfabbridesigns.com/holidays/thanksgiving/native-american-paper-satchels/#.Uy4rJfldWSo
http://www.semtribe.com/History/Timeline.aspx
Day 2: Arts and Crafts (Alexis Glenn)
The third tab in the flipbook will include details about Seminole arts and crafts. The Seminoles were well known for their baskets, woodcarvings, beadwork and patchwork designs. Within this lesson students will learn the significance of the dream catcher, corn husk dolls, and rainsticks created and used by many Native Americans. The students will have the option of creating either a dream catcher, corn husk doll, or rainstick during centers. Students will enjoy a read aloud, Jingle Dancer by Cynthia Leitich Smith. The book is a bout a young girl named Jenna who borrows jingles from the dresses of several friends and relatives so that she can perform the jingle dance at the powwow. Jenna is a member of the Creek nation in Oklahoma. The students will make the connection that the Creeks joined together with other tribes to form the Seminole nation.
Day 3: Music and Dance (Heather DeVries)
The second tab of the flip book will discuss the importance of music and dance in the Native American Culture. Music plays an important part in the lives of Native Americans. From the time they are bom until they die, their lives are marked by dances and ceremonies. The drum provides the rhythm and is often joined by rattles and rasps to furnish the background for the chants and dances accompanying tribal ceremonies. I will discuss the four major types of drums Native Americans used. Native Americans make drum heads from animal hides. The drums are decorated with printed symbols and designs having significant meanings. The Native American never plays the hide drums by tapping with his hands, as is done in Africa. A drumstick is always used. After, the student will create their own drum. Each student will have a can with plastic lid. First remove the metal bottom for a better sound. Cover with construction paper. Add Native American symbols and designs.
Day 4: People and Languages(Megan LeSuer)
On this day we will discuss language still in use today, the Seminole Indians have two different types which neither are traditionally written. Muscogee (Creek) and Miccusukee are related but not completely. Both languages contain similar sentence structures and sounds that do not exist in English and are difficult to pronounce using the English language. We will also cross over the idea of the different life styles and how the people where with the Native American Facts for Kids in our flip book.
Day 5: Cuisine and Traditional Dress (Sierra Kennedy)
Day 5 in the flipbook will include details about the Seminole Indians Cuisine and Traditional Dress. Usually when you learn about the Native Tribes you only learn about the Indian hats. Well today we are going to learn about what the men wore and what the woman wore. We will then make a famous dish that the Indians made. Before we began, the students will be asked what they already know about "The cuisine and Traditional Dress" of the Seminole Indian Tribe. We will then read The Seminole Indians by Bill Lund. The story provides an overview of the past and present lives of the Seminole Native Americans, covering their history, daily life, homes, food, customs, and relations with the United States government. The students will have an option of making a blanket or a vest, using patchwork. We will then have help from our parent volunteers in making "Indian fried bread".
WEBSITES to look up information
http://www.bigorrin.org/seminole_kids.htm
http://www.native-languages.org/seminole.htm
http://www.semtribe.com/
Note technology use on back: