Photos: Rall Students 'Journey into Native American Territory'

Fifth-grade students at William Rall Elementary School recently enjoyed a program where they learned about Native American culture.

Dubbed Journeys into American Indian Territory, the special program enabled students to learn the history and life of Native Americans with hands-on activities that captured everyone’s attention, according to school officials.

The guest presenters were Ferdinand Uaian Bruno and Maddi Cheers.

Students learned about Native American cultures around the world, held artifacts, sat in a tepee, listened to stories and played traditional native games.

The tepee experience enabled students to sit inside the “movable classroom,” and learn about the role of the tepee for household and ceremonial uses.

Students were also given the opportunity to explore the hands-on museum of material culture that included clothing, beadwork, quillwork, dolls and drums.

“Traditional stories and teachings illustrate the importance of showing respect,” said fifth-grade teacher Janet Scala.

“The students truly enjoyed the interactive lesson,” she added.

Photos and information supplied by Carol Hauser.