Each year, fourth graders across New York State take part in the study of the Indigenous people of the Northeast Woodlands. Over the past few months, PBC fourth grade students have been learning about the First Nations, who have lived throughout history in what we now call New York State. The grade went on their annual trip to visit the New York State Museum in November and explored the First Peoples exhibit, which has on display a Mohawk Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Longhouse, Indigenous Peoples Dioramas, and a collection of native artifacts.
After the visit to the museum, students in Ms. Maroney’s and Ms. Sollien’s classes began working on projects to summarize what they have been researching on aspects of Indigenous culture. They then presented their projects to their classmates, family, and friends, who were invited to watch the presentations.
The students demonstrated their creativity and assembled a variety of projects highlighting the culture and everyday life of NYS first peoples, including dreamcatchers, longhouse models, corn husk dolls, wigwams, drawings, False Face Society masks, and so much more! “The students did an outstanding job,” said Ms. Maroney. “I am so proud of the work they put into creating these projects.”
The student projects are currently on display in the hallway at PBC. View photos of student presentations here.