Focusing on Native American Authors Learn about contemporary Native American authors by listening to audiocassettes, looking at videos, and reading their books. You will find out about their lives and what has inspired them to create materials for children. Learning about Native Americans Find out about the rich and diverse lives of Native Americans through books and videos. We will introduce you to some wonderful materials that will enrich your understanding and appreciation of Native American cultures. After a short presentation about all the collections and how the materials can be used in the classroom, you can examine our Education Collection for ideas, lesson plans, and activities about Native American cultures.
Archaeology is a science devoted to answering questions about the past.
In this one-hour classroom workshop students will work as young archeologists to study simulated refuse heaps. Working in small groups they will analyze, report and record their interpretation of their findings. The workshop will close with a comparison of their result with those of a staff archeologist. In 16 th century New England there were no malls, supermarkets, or hardware stores. Through hands on activities and interaction with the exhibit, students will be transported back in time before the arrival of Europeans.