Historical Habitats

Students on Team Pay Day worked hard to build a replica of a Native american home of their choice. Many students chose to build a teepee, which is a home that the Lakota built. Others took on the challenge of building a pueblo, and abode style home of the southwestern Native Americans. A few even built a Hogan, which is the 8-sided home of the Navajo. We also saw a couple longhouses and wigwams. Students’ homes were required to be original and three-dimensional. They were encouraged to use creative materials such as fabric, food, clay, and natural materials such as mud and sticks instead of construction paper. For the second part of their project, students had to prepare an oral presentation. In their presentations, students told the class how they built their homes and who helped them at home. They also explained what was both easy and frustrating about their projects. It was amazing to see the time and creativity that each student put into making these intricate creations! A special thank you to all of the parents who helped.