2.+Artifact+Bag

Amanda Lord-

1. Moccasin- Was a universal element among all of the different Native American tribes. They were a sturdy slipper-shaped type of shoe sewn from tanned leather. The patterns on the moccasins we typically different from tribe to tribe. 2. Dream Catchers- Are a Native American tradition of hanging a symbolic web over a sleeping person to protect him or her from bad dreams. A dream catcher consists of a circular wooden hoop containing a handcrafted [|web design]  with a center hole. The bottom of the hoop features two or more dangling feathers. Hung above the dreamer, the dream catcher filters dreams from the night air, letting only the good dreams or important messages through.  3. Tepees- Indians on the plains lives in tents called tepees. They were made of the skins of buffalo. People folded and carried the tepees when they moved. The Indians would cook their food over a fireplace inside their tepees. The smoke for the fireplace would go out through the smoke flaps on the top of the tepees.

Alex Jacques-

1. Tepee- Some tribes often lived in tepees. Tepees are made of animal skins. They are often easy to put up and take down that way the Indians can take them with them when they travel. 2. Rattle- Celebrations were often a way of showing pride to Native Americans. Rattles were used along with dancing to play music and celebrate in their culture. 3. Arrow- The arrow is a projectile that was often used by Native Americans to hunt for food. It was often shot with a bow.

Lauren Oliver-

1. Worry Dolls- Traditional Native American dolls hand made of cloth, twine, paper and tiny stone pieces. They're very small and made for children to tell their worries to then tuck them under their pillow. When they sleep the worry dolls take away their problems in their dreams. 2. Native American Blanket- A handmade blanket that's bright with stripped colors in a traditional pattern. These are still used today. 3. Apron- Another handmade artifact which is a cloth apron. Made in a traditional geometric colorful pattern, it could be used while cooking or cleaning.

Kendall Cahill-

1. Indian Headdress- These will be made and used by the students when they are divided into their tribes. The feathers will be color-coded according to their tribe. 2. Cotton- This will be used to show the students the crops that the Native Americans grew. Students will be made aware of the contributions that Native Americans made to the world. 3. Corn and Beans- These products will be used to introduce students to more Native American crops as well as their diet.