Made by Mrs. Leathers and Mrs. Shellenberger s Second Graders Stony Point Elementary School January 2012
WE DEDICATE THIS BOOK TO THE NATIVE AMERICANS, AMERICANS PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE AND TO CATHY BOLLINGER FOR HELPING US WRITE OUR OWN SONGS AND PERFORM THEM AT QUEST FEST.
In 2 nd grade, we study three different Native American peoples. Powhatan Eastern Woodlands Lakota Plains Pueblo
Southwest These 3 different groups of people led lives that were dependent on the natural resources of their area. They all respected nature. They took care of the earth and only used what they needed. Native American culture groups had different homes because of their natural resources. Those who lived near deserts used clay or stones to build their homes. Those who lived on the Plains used buffalo skins to make their homes. Still others lived near forests. They built their homes of wood. Region Eastern Woodlands Plains Southwest Indians Homes Occupations Transportation Long house with bark/reed covering Fishermen, hunters, farmers Walked, paddled canoes Lakota Teepees Hunters, horsemen Walked, used horses Pueblo Multi-story terraced buildings Farmers, hunters Walked Powhatan
Powhatan Lakota Pueblo
First we got ready to make the masks by putting vaseline all over our faces. We put a bag over our hair and a towel over our clothes. We sat down and the strips of cloth were dipped into warm water and put on our faces.
First the strips were put around the outside. The strips were put down in another layer and then it came down our nose. Next the cheeks were filled in. The mouth was last because we wanted to shape it around the mouth so that the lips would show. We never covered the nostrils so we could breathe. After the mask strips were finished, we had to wait for 10-15 minutes so it would harden. When it was hard enough, it would pop off really easily.
After the mask was popped off, we had to wash our faces. We had a big tub of warm water and face cloths. We looked in the mirror to make sure there was no white stuff left. We divided into 3 groups.. Powhatan, Pueblo and Lakota. We looked at pictures and we had to decide as a group what kind of decorations our indians would use. We had 4 heads on a piece of paper so we would have 4 chances to design one we liked.
Once we chose the one we liked, we made it bigger with more details. We painted our masks. We tried to paint the exact decorations. Sometimes we used different colors. Depending on the design, it was hard or easy.
When we were done painting, we had a choice to put on yarn hair or feathers. Artist Statements When you are an artist, it takes a lot of hard work and concentration. I feel really happy with my mask. -Kasia If you are an artist, it takes a lot of concentration and patience. If you go too fast, you ll miss a lot of parts. I feel really good and like being an artist. -Will It takes time to learn these experiences and if you want to experience the things I have, you ll take my advice and make a mask like we did. -Olivia When you are an artist, you don t want to be stressed. You want to be relaxed because stress can mess up your art. -Maddie I felt like I was painting an actual person s face. The hand painted on the face means you were brave enough to touch your enemy. I wanted to feel brave. -Nikki
Lakota Buffalo jump the cliff, hit the bottom and brake bones and die We eat it all but tools, fires, teepees, paint and weapons We follow those buffalo We travel for food Sacred dogs are our horses We paint them and our bodies We paint everything, even our buffalo teepees Bears, wolves, eagles and the gods are our friends White Buffalo Woman,
Thank you for Tatanka, the great buffalo spirit Lach, Tyler, Luke, Kasia, Maddie, Carter, Austin, Yasmine, Nikki, Sanyiah, Makasia, Jules
Powhatan I am a Powhatan My long house is wood, bark and mud many families with fire circles and smoke holes My three sisters are corn, squash and beans In the eastern woodlands are damp forests with deer, rabbits, bear and bald eagles My canoe is made from trees and animal skins and travels many rivers and streams
Our Powhatan River was renamed James River We are farmers, fishers and hunters Zach, Melani, Olivia, Paige, Tyler, Tori, Nathalia, Desiree, Grayson, Erik, Will, Amontae
Pueblo Dry farmers in the dry desert, the southwest cactus, tumbleweeds and brush Important ceremonies and dances mudheads, rain dancers and clowns ground up maize sprinkled to bless talking sticks for prayer Multi-storied terraced towns made of clay and rock, one on another woven blankets for warmth pottery for food and water
All things have spirits, we believe We respect nature Charlotte, Case, Jamar, Hayleigh, Alexis, Kaitlyn, Mekhi, Lucas, Sherlin, Ja Naizha
Respect For All Respect for all people Respect for nature They did not believe in wasting These are Native Americans Hard working people Truthful all the time Love for all the land To the world they re kind (Ya-Na-Hana-repeated) Hunting for their food Walking where they go Honor and love For all they know (Ya-Na-Hana-repeated) Everything is sacred Everything is one They care for the environment These are Native Americans (4x s fading out)
Lakota Verse 1 The Lakotas lived in Teepees and moved when buffalo did. When they were riding their horses, they called them sacred dogs. They chased the buffalo, off a steep gigantic cliff. And they used every part of the buffalo. Chorus They were the nomads of the sea of grass. Nomads of the sea of grass. Nomads of the sea of grass. Nomads of the sea of grass. Verse 2 They used dogs before they had horses, to carry the things they need. Like weapons, clothing, teepees, and tools. The chief wore a headdress and kept the people safe. He led them through the dark and scouring nights.
Mud and Clay Pueblo buildings are made of mud and clay They lived in the desert night and day They put buckets out to get their water A couple families lived together Here are the mysteries of long ago They drew mythical creatures on their walls Their pueblo homes were not tall They made an oven out of clay But didn t have a bed to sleep on These are the mysteries of long ago These are the mysteries of long ago Group 1 : Charlotte, Jamar, Hayleigh, Kaitlyn, Lucas
I AM LAKOTA I am a Lakota I love nature and animals I am a Lakota I follow the buffalo I am a Lakota I kill only to survive I am a Lakota I ride a sacred dog I build my Teepee out of sticks and buffalo skins I go in bushes and trees so I blend in I hide behind my teepee when enemies come I am a Lakota I am a Lakota I love nature and animals I am a Lakota I follow the buffalo I am a Lakota I kill only to survive I am a Lakota I ride a sacred dog Group 3: Lach, Maddie, Austin, Makasia
Squash and Corn We are farmers and cooks We grow squash and corn We are animal hunters We hunt deer We make bread in big clay ovens We build houses out of clay bricks We raise sheep to make our thread We are pueblo we are pueblo we are pueblo we are pueblo We are farmers and cooks We grow squash and corn We are animal hunters We hunt deer We make bread in big clay ovens We build houses out of clay bricks We raise sheep to make our thread We are pueblo we are pueblo we are pueblo we are pueblo Group 2 JaNaizha, Case, Alexis, Mekhi, Sherlin
Hunting Buffalo They put their wolf skins on And chased the buffalo Who followed Lakotas in buffalo suits Into the crevice below CHORUS Hunting buffalo for the food they eat Food they eat, food they eat Hunting buffalo for the food they eat It s the main part of their lives They used the skins to build their teepees And to keep them warm They used bones and horns to make their tools And ate their meat with corn CHORUS Hunting buffalo for the food they eat Food they eat, food they eat Hunting buffalo for the food they eat It s the main part of their lives It s the main part of their lives Group 4 Tyler, Carter, Nikki, Jules
Searching for Buffalo The Lakota Indians Walking and running Buffalo hunting The Lakota Indians Riding their horses Sacred dogs Searching for buffalo, searching for buffalo Every day Searching for buffalo, searching for buffalo Every day Group 5 Kasia, Luke, Yasmine, Saniyah
Living Together Sticks mud and rope For their long houses One big room for them all Family and friends Living together In their long house We are talking about the Powhatans We are talking about the Powhatans We are talking about the Powhatans They fished for their life They did it all together They hunted and gardened for food They set traps for their food To feed their families And to feed themselves We are talking about the Powhatans We are talking about the Powhatans We are talking about the Powhatans Group 6 Zach, Melani, Tori, Grayson
They Canoe They canoe They canoe They canoe nu nu nu They canoe They canoe They canoe nu nu nu They canoe to get around They canoe to fish They canoe to put up traps They canoe They canoe They canoe nu nu nu They farm the land They farm the land They farm the land land land land land They farm the land They farm the land They farm the land land land land land They grow squash, corn, and beans The girls work all day While the boys hunt for deer They farm the land They farm the land They farm the land land land land land Group 7. Paige, Will, Nathalia, Erik
These are the Powhatan They worshiped all animals They trusted each other No matter what they always had faith They never wasted They kept what they had They built houses to keep their people safe These are the Powhatan These are the Powhatan These are the Powhatan Powhatan Powhatan Powhatan They hunted for deer They hunted for rabbit They used what they had before hunting for more They fished for fish They raising sheep They were generous and helpful for sure These are the Powhatan These are the Powhatan These are the Powhatan Powhatan Powhatan Powhatan
Group 8 Desiree, Olivia, Amontae, Tyler