After discussion and study of Native Americans groups, students are invited to build a miniature house of the Native American group of their choice. A report can also be completed either in writing or by displaying the requested information on or around the house. I ask for the family life, food, clothing, religion, and government of the group. The teacher explains that the dioramas should show examples of their tribe's lifestyle, for example, their homes, food, and clothing. It should also show what the terrain is like, for example, Calusas are found on the southern coast and Apalachees are found in the northern part of the state.
Students work on their own in class creating their dioramas.
They should have at least two class periods to work on them. The dioramas are then displayed in the classroom or school after they are completed. The lesson is introduced by the teacher having the class choose a tribe other than the one they researched for their diorama. The scene should be of the village and will show the tribe's lifestyle and at least one custom. Each paper needs a sentence at the bottom that provides a decent detail about the tribe and has the tribe's name.