Ask an Elder
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Children's Museum of Indianapolis
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In this activity, learners listen to a story and tell a story of their own as they learn about the importance of elders in Native American cultures. Learners also discover that animals were often the subjects of stories. Native Americans understood the importance of animals to human life, observed them carefully and showed them great respect. Learners will enjoy listening to "How Chipmunk Got His Stripes" by Joseph and James Bruchac and then write and act out their own animal stories featuring a woodland creature. This activity is featured on pp.15-18 of the "One With the Earth: Native Americans and the Natural World" multidisciplinary unit of study for kindergarten through third grade.
- Under 5 minutes
- 30 to 45 minutes
- $1 - $5 per group of students
- Ages 4 - 11
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- How Chipmunk Got His Stripes by Joseph and James Bruchac (or another Native American animal story)
- construction paper
- crayons, markers, or colored pencils
Subjects
- Life Sciences
- Diversity of Life
- Animals
- Diversity of Life
Informal Categories
- Animals
- Literature
- Nature and Environment
- Performing Arts
- Physical Activity
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- be mobile
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Links STEM to other topics of interest such as arts and humanities
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Culture, ethnicity, and gender
Native American
- Acknowledges this group's contributions to STEM
- Uses inclusive images of people from this group
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards
This resource is part of:
- Classroom Resources
- One With the Earth: Native Americans and the Natural World (A Multidisciplinary Unit for Kindergarten Through Third Grade)
Access Rights:
- Free access
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Rights:
- All Rights Reserved, The Children's Museum of Indianapolis,
