Wampanoags in the Library

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Kelly and Tony's second and third grade students have spent much of the year immersed in their central subject, focusing on the encounter between the Separatists (including Pilgrims) and the Wampanoag Native Americans.  The big question was, "How did the natural environment affect the built environment of each culture, including their daily living, arts and stories and philosophies for their community?" The student projects then tackled the subsidiary questions: What did they eat? What did they wear? What were their houses like? What was their art/jewelry like? What kinds of stories did they tell?  The final products focused on the Wampanoags, now in the library to the delight of all our visitors.  Come see!

Dress, headdress and moccasins by Lily

House by Rainey

Games: Lacrosse stick by Ella

Moccasins by Jordan

Clay model of Mashoup the Giant by Isabel

Wetu and bowl by Juliana

Pot by Mariana

Bow and arrow by Christian

Spear and arrowheads (below) by Will

Baskets by Luna

Games: Pasoqwahoowak field by Miguel

Longhouse by Owen

Spoon by A.J.

Head dress by Evelyn

Jewelry by Brooke

Arrowhead collection by Keith

Two-pronged spear and harpoon by Jessie

Village by Layla

Canoe by Jacob

Wetu by Owen

Jewelry: Bracelet by Charlie

Scene from a folktale by Esmé

Mini Garden by Lia

Bow and arrow by Jarrett

Bow and arrow by Patrick