BOCES ARTS-IN-EDUCATION / EXPLORATORY ENRICHMENT
PROGRAM DETAILS



Program Title

Native American Cultures of the Eastern Woodlands
 
Provider Name
Journeys Into American Indian Terr
 
Robert Vetter

Eastport , NY 11941
Phone:
631-878-8655
Email:
info@indianjourneys.com
Website:
www.indianjourneys.com

Program Description
Learn how Eastern Woodland Indians respected the natural world and used it to provide food, clothing and shelter. Observe how natural materials transformed utilitarian objects into works of art. Complements 4th and 7th grade curriculum NYS exam prep. Aligns with NYS arts anchor standards 11. Specifically connects with visual art enduring understanding and essential questions. 2.3, 6.1, and 11.1 Assemblies include: 1. Museum of material culture including beadwork, quillwork, corn grinder, stone tools, clothing, wood carvings, masks; 2. Traditional story; 3. Woodlands song and/or dance Assemblies for one/multiple grades (discussed prior to booking). Aligns with NYS CR-S Framework by affirming cultural differences among groups as an asset and encouraging all students to connect with cultural voices different than their own. Cost includes video presentations and live in-person performance.
 

Categories
Visual Arts (VA), Social Studies ,
 



Additional Resources 

Program Recommendations
Grades
K,1,2,3,4,5,6,7



See Video  
Arts Standards
2,4


Other Standards 
SS, MST



Curriculum Connections 
Native American Studies , NY State / Long Island , ,



Culturally Responsive 
1,2,3,4



Cost 
Cost Single: $1675/up to 2 performances
Cost Multiple:


Duration
60 minutes