Identify part of the Native American culture. The teacher will discuss with the class that some cultures have distinct characteristics, such as the song that was played. The song had an apparent sound, marking the Native American culture. The teacher will give a background about Native American culture and rain dances. Native Americans hold ceremonial dances, called rain dances, hoping for rain so that they have a plentiful crop season.
Different tribes hold different traditions in their rain dances.
Common rain dances feature dancing in a circle, the pouring of water, and whirling around, acting like the wind. The Hopi Indian rain dance includes holding a live venomous snake in the mouth. The Sioux Indians danced four times around a jug of water, threw themselves to the ground, and then drank from the jug. Rain dances may also be performed by other cultures for reasons such as life, health, and power. A map will be used to support this discussion by pointing out the areas of the United States where these tribes resided.