Outreach: Stories of Survival (3rd to 5th Grade)
Description
Immerse your students in the lives of Native Americans as they were before and after European contact. IAIS educators share various visual and tactile resources to guide the discussion about how Eastern Woodlands Natives adapted to their changing environment. Students will learn the importance of working together for the sake of the community—driving innovation through knowledge of natural resources in order to thrive, and how that knowledge can benefit everyone today.
Offered At
The Institute For American Indian Studies
The Institute for American Indian Studies (IAIS) is a museum and research center in Washington, CT dedicated to preserving and educating about the diverse traditions, vitality, and knowledge of Native American cultures. The museum is nestled on 15 acres of woodlands and trails, complete with an outdoor 16th Century Replicated Algonkian Village, Three Sisters Garden, and Healing Plants Garden. Our interdisciplinary school programs are designed with the CT and NY State Standards in mind to encourage discussions and provide interactive learning through hands-on activities either at our facility or yours.
Details
Subjects
History, Native Americans, Social Studies, Cultural Connections, Sustainability
Capacity
50 students, 1 chap. per 10 stu.
Duration
90 min.
Activity
School Based Program
Grades
3, 4, 5