lenni lenape native americans

Lenni Lenape Lenni Lenape Native AmericansNative Americans

By: Mrs. GasparBy: Mrs. Gaspar2010 -20112010 -2011

Have you ever imagined what it would be Have you ever imagined what it would be

like to find a chest full of treasures?like to find a chest full of treasures?

New Jersey’s history began thousands of New Jersey’s history began thousands of years ago, when the first people came years ago, when the first people came to the land that is now our state. The to the land that is now our state. The first people to live in what is now NJ first people to live in what is now NJ

were the Native Americans. The Native were the Native Americans. The Native AmericansAmericans

who settled in NJ were the Lenni Lenape.who settled in NJ were the Lenni Lenape.

IntroductionIntroduction

TaskTask

In this WebQuest you will take on the In this WebQuest you will take on the role of a Lenni Lenape tribe member. role of a Lenni Lenape tribe member. You will experience where they lived, You will experience where they lived,

how the Lenape lived, and what a how the Lenape lived, and what a typical day for them was like.typical day for them was like.

You will be responsible for creating:You will be responsible for creating: A Map of your Lenape VillageA Map of your Lenape Village

A Lenape Indian JournalA Lenape Indian JournalA Lenni Lenape LonghouseA Lenni Lenape Longhouse

Process and ResourcesProcess and Resources

Below is the process you will follow in order to Below is the process you will follow in order to complete this WebQuest.complete this WebQuest.

Research the Lenni Lenape Tribe.Research the Lenni Lenape Tribe.

Create a Map of a Lenni Lenape Create a Map of a Lenni Lenape VillageVillage

Write a journal from the perspective Write a journal from the perspective of a of a

Lenni Lenape tribe member.Lenni Lenape tribe member.

Create a Lenni Lenape Longhouse.Create a Lenni Lenape Longhouse.

Lenni Lenape ResearchLenni Lenape Research

In this project you will focus on specific areas of In this project you will focus on specific areas of the Lenni Lenape Tribe. However, it is the Lenni Lenape Tribe. However, it is

important to have a general idea of the tribe.important to have a general idea of the tribe.

Click on the following link and read about the Click on the following link and read about the tribe. tribe.

http://www.bigorrin.org/lenape_kids.htmhttp://www.bigorrin.org/lenape_kids.htm

As you read the information, you may take notes in As you read the information, you may take notes in your social studies notebook.your social studies notebook.

Lenni Lenape ResearchLenni Lenape ResearchClick on the link below to watch a video on the LenapeClick on the link below to watch a video on the Lenape

http://www.njhistorykids.org/http://www.njhistorykids.org/

Click enterClick enter

Click on Skip the IntroClick on Skip the Intro

Click ContinueClick Continue

Click ContinueClick Continue

Click the #1Click the #1

Click on the television icon to watch the video:Click on the television icon to watch the video:

The Lenape – New Jersey’s First InhabitantsThe Lenape – New Jersey’s First Inhabitants

Making a MapMaking a Map

Click on the link below.Click on the link below.

http://www.lenapelifeways.org/lenape1.htm

Scroll down to the Scroll down to the Land of the Land of the LenapeLenape and read the section. and read the section.

Then click on the following link.Then click on the following link.

http://www.google.com/images?http://www.google.com/images?um=1&hl=en&biw=1208&bih=768&tbs=ischum=1&hl=en&biw=1208&bih=768&tbs=isch

%3A1&sa=1&q=lenape+villages+images&aq=f%3A1&sa=1&q=lenape+villages+images&aq=f&aqi=&aql=f&oq=&gs_rfai=&aqi=&aql=f&oq=&gs_rfai=

Look at the pictures of Lenape villages Look at the pictures of Lenape villages



Using the information as a guide along with the following Using the information as a guide along with the following questions.questions.

1.1. What would the Lenni Lenape look for before setting up What would the Lenni Lenape look for before setting up a village? a village?

2.2. What natural resources would be necessary in order to What natural resources would be necessary in order to construct a village? For example: water, forest, soil, construct a village? For example: water, forest, soil, rocks, etc.rocks, etc.

3.3. What kinds of tools would they need/use?What kinds of tools would they need/use?4.4. What types of buildings would be in the village?What types of buildings would be in the village?5.5. Did they use different buildings for different activities?Did they use different buildings for different activities?

Making a MapMaking a MapUsing a Power Point Slide, you will now create a Using a Power Point Slide, you will now create a

map of your Lenape Village.map of your Lenape Village.

Use the internet and clip art to copy and paste Use the internet and clip art to copy and paste pictures into your map.pictures into your map.

Be sure to includeBe sure to include::

Lenape HomesLenape Homes

Natural Resources: water, wood, etc.Natural Resources: water, wood, etc.

A map key with symbolsA map key with symbols

A compass roseA compass rose

Lenape JournalLenape JournalCreate a fictional journal of the day in the life of aCreate a fictional journal of the day in the life of a

Lenni Lenape tribe member.Lenni Lenape tribe member. You are a Lenni Lenape child. You are a Lenni Lenape child.

If you are a girl you will write about being a Lenape girl.If you are a girl you will write about being a Lenape girl. If you are a boy you will write about being a Lenape boy.If you are a boy you will write about being a Lenape boy.

Using Microsoft Word, you will be responsible for writing 3 Using Microsoft Word, you will be responsible for writing 3 journal entries.journal entries.

Although your journal is fictional, important events Although your journal is fictional, important events gathered from your research should be incorporated into gathered from your research should be incorporated into your entries. Be sure to include information such as your your entries. Be sure to include information such as your thoughts, feelings, struggles, successes, and how you thoughts, feelings, struggles, successes, and how you interact with others.interact with others.

Lenape JournalLenape JournalClick on the links below. Click on the links below.

Here you will find information on what children were responsible for in Here you will find information on what children were responsible for in the tribe, the interaction they had with adults, and what kinds of the tribe, the interaction they had with adults, and what kinds of games they played. Take notes on information that will help you games they played. Take notes on information that will help you

write your journal entries.write your journal entries.

Sharing the WorkSharing the Work: : Here you will find information on what men were responsible for in the tribe and what Here you will find information on what men were responsible for in the tribe and what

women were responsible for in the tribe. This information shows what children women were responsible for in the tribe. This information shows what children would have to learn in order to become responsible adults in the tribe.would have to learn in order to become responsible adults in the tribe.

http://www.lenapelifeways.org/lenape1.htm#sharinghttp://www.lenapelifeways.org/lenape1.htm#sharing

ToolsTools::

http://www.lenapelifeways.org/lenape1.htm#toolshttp://www.lenapelifeways.org/lenape1.htm#tools

Lenape JournalLenape Journal

Preparing the FoodPreparing the Food::

http://www.lenapelifeways.org/lenape2.htm#foodhttp://www.lenapelifeways.org/lenape2.htm#food

Games Music and StorytellingGames Music and Storytelling::

http://www.lenapelifeways.org/lenape2.htm#gameshttp://www.lenapelifeways.org/lenape2.htm#games

Children/GamesChildren/Games::

Here you will find information on what children were responsible Here you will find information on what children were responsible for in the tribe, the interaction they had with adults, and what for in the tribe, the interaction they had with adults, and what

kinds of games they played.kinds of games they played.

http://www.anthro4n6.net/lenape/#Childrenhttp://www.anthro4n6.net/lenape/#Children

Lenape Journal Day 1Lenape Journal Day 1

First EntryFirst Entry::

Today you received your Lenape NameToday you received your Lenape Name

The names of the Lenape Indians were unique and The names of the Lenape Indians were unique and commonly shared among their people to reflect the commonly shared among their people to reflect the spiritual relationship that they had with naturespiritual relationship that they had with nature

On the next slide you will find a list of words. Select On the next slide you will find a list of words. Select one word from each column to create a Lenape name one word from each column to create a Lenape name for yourself. Think of the words that best compliment for yourself. Think of the words that best compliment your personality and characteristics.your personality and characteristics.

Lenape Journal Day 1Lenape Journal Day 1Column 1Column 1::

SnowSnow BirdBird

EagleEagle BraveBrave RedRed

WingedWinged RainRain WindWind StormStorm LittleLittle BigBig

Column 2Column 2:: HunterHunter CloudCloud

WandererWanderer FeatherFeather MakerMaker WolfWolf

DancerDancer ChiefChief

PrancerPrancer HorseHorse

ThunderThunder


You are now ready to begin your entry. In your entry You are now ready to begin your entry. In your entry be sure to:be sure to:

Identify your Lenni Lenape Native American name.Identify your Lenni Lenape Native American name.

Explain why you received that name.Explain why you received that name.

Describe how you feel now that you have officially Describe how you feel now that you have officially been named.been named.


Second EntrySecond Entry::

Your Chores and ResponsibilitesYour Chores and Responsibilites

Identify what the chores and responsibilities you Identify what the chores and responsibilities you completed todaycompleted today

Identify what you did with the Lenni Lenape adults on Identify what you did with the Lenni Lenape adults on this day.this day.

How do you feel?How do you feel? What are your hopes, dreams, and goals as a What are your hopes, dreams, and goals as a Lenni Lenni

Lenape Lenape child?child?

Lenape Journal Day 3Lenape Journal Day 3Third EntryThird Entry::

Discuss two of the games you played today.Discuss two of the games you played today.

What was the name of the games you played and how do What was the name of the games you played and how do you play them?you play them?

Were they games for fun or were they games to practice Were they games for fun or were they games to practice your skills?your skills?

How did you feel while you played them?How did you feel while you played them? Did you play with your Lenape friends or did you play with Did you play with your Lenape friends or did you play with

Lenape adults?Lenape adults?

Creating a LonghouseCreating a LonghouseYou will create a model of a longhouse.You will create a model of a longhouse.

You will need to brainstorm the materials you would like to use to You will need to brainstorm the materials you would like to use to build your longhouse.build your longhouse.

Material Examples: popsicle sticks, construction paper, cardboard, Material Examples: popsicle sticks, construction paper, cardboard, and any material you feel will work well.and any material you feel will work well.

The links below will help you learn all about longhousesThe links below will help you learn all about longhouses

Shelters and VillagesShelters and Villageshttp://www.lenapelifeways.org/lenape2.htm#sheltershttp://www.lenapelifeways.org/lenape2.htm#shelters

Lenni Lenape HousesLenni Lenape Houseshttp://mset.rst2.edu/portfolios/k/kutsup_d/instructionaldesign/final/Longhouse.htmhttp://mset.rst2.edu/portfolios/k/kutsup_d/instructionaldesign/final/Longhouse.htm

Creating a Creating a LonghouseLonghouse

In addition to your longhouse model, you will include a brief In addition to your longhouse model, you will include a brief paragraph, which will answer the following questions:paragraph, which will answer the following questions:

What does a longhouse look like?What does a longhouse look like? What materials did the Lenni Lenape use to make a What materials did the Lenni Lenape use to make a

longhouse?longhouse? What was a longhouse used for?What was a longhouse used for? How many people/families can fit in a longhouse?How many people/families can fit in a longhouse? What tools did the Lenni Lenape Indians use?What tools did the Lenni Lenape Indians use?

EvaluationEvaluationYou will be assessed on your You will be assessed on your WebQuest using the following WebQuest using the following

rubrics. rubrics.

Map RubricMap Rubric Journal RubricJournal Rubric

Longhouse RubricLonghouse Rubric

Map RubricMap RubricMap Rubric

Criteria 3 2 1

Appearance Map is neatly done, pictures enhance the map and make it esthetically pleasing.

Fairly neat with picture enhancement.

Little evidence of effort to create an appealing map. Lack of pictures. Limited or no use of pictures.

Key/Legend The key includes many symbols for homes, natural resources, water, forest, etc.

The key includes some symbols for homes, natural resources, water, forest, etc.

The key includes few symbols for homes, natural resources, water, forest, etc.

Labels At least 90 % of items labeled and located correctly. Includes: water source, wood source, buildings, etc. Labels are very easy to read.

75 % of items labeled and located correctly. Missing some labels. Labels are very easy to read.

Less than 75 % of items labeled and located correctly. Missing several labels. May be hard to read.

Compass Rose Compass rose includes cardinal and intermediate directions.

Compass rose includes cardinal but is missing intermediate directions.

No compass rose included.

Journal RubricJournal RubricJournal Rubric

Criteria 3 2 1First Entry:Identify NameMeaning

All important, relevant information included

Most important, relevant information was included. No more than one important detail was left out.

Very little important, relevant information was recorded.

Second Entry:Chores/ResponsibilitiesAdult InteractionFeelingsHopes/Dreams




Third Entry:Name of GameHow its playedFor fun or skillPlayed with friend/adult




Appearance (Spelling, Mechanics, Grammar, Neatness)

Your journal has been thoroughly checked for spelling, mechanics, and grammar errors. It is neat and is easy to read.

Your journal has very few spelling, mechanics, or grammar errors. It is neat and is easy to read.

Your journal has several spelling, mechanics, or grammar errors. It is difficult to read.

Longhouse RubricLonghouse RubricLonghouse Rubric

Criteria 3 2 1Construction

Care TakenGreat care taken in construction process so that the structure is neat, attractive and follows plans accurately.

Construction was careful and accurate for the most part, but 2-3 details could have been refined for a more attractive product.

Construction appears careless. Many details need refinement for a strong or attractive product.

ConstructionMaterials

Appropriate materials were selected and creatively modified in ways that made them even better.

Appropriate materials were selected.

Inappropriate materials were selected and contributed to a product that performed poorly.

Information Gathering

Model represents accurate depiction of a longhouse. Indicates a clear and accurate understanding of the building of a longhouse.

Model represents relatively accurate depiction of a longhouse. Indicates a clear and relatively accurate understanding of the building of a longhouse.

Model does not represent an accurate depiction of a longhouse. Does not illustrate much understanding of the building of a longhouse.

Information Writing

Longhouse Paragraph




Appearance(Spelling, Mechanics, Grammar, Neatness)

Your paragraph has been thoroughly checked for spelling, mechanics, and grammar errors. It is neat and is easy to read.

Your paragraph has very few spelling, mechanics, or grammar errors. It is neat and is easy to read.

Your paragraph has several spelling, mechanics, or grammar errors. It is difficult to read.

ConclusionsConclusions

The goal of this WebQuest was to provide you with The goal of this WebQuest was to provide you with a deeper understanding of the Lenni Lenape a deeper understanding of the Lenni Lenape Native Americans. In the process, you have Native Americans. In the process, you have

learned facts about where the Lenni Lenape lived, learned facts about where the Lenni Lenape lived, what it was like to live like a Lenni Lenape, and what it was like to live like a Lenni Lenape, and

what their homes were like in the past. There are what their homes were like in the past. There are still Lenni Lenape Indians around today. I hope still Lenni Lenape Indians around today. I hope you leave this research inspired to learn more you leave this research inspired to learn more

about this Native American tribe. about this Native American tribe.

Teacher PageTeacher Page

This WebQuest should be used in a This WebQuest should be used in a fourth grade classroom during a unit fourth grade classroom during a unit on the First People of New Jersey.on the First People of New Jersey.

Teacher Page (continued)Teacher Page (continued)New Jersey Core Curriculum Content StandardsNew Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards

Social StudiesSocial Studies

STANDARD 6.1STANDARD 6.1 All students will acquire the knowledge and skills to think analytically about how All students will acquire the knowledge and skills to think analytically about how past and present interactions of people, cultures, and the environment shape the American past and present interactions of people, cultures, and the environment shape the American heritage. Such knowledge and skills enable students to make informed decisions that reflect heritage. Such knowledge and skills enable students to make informed decisions that reflect fundamental rights and core democratic values as productive citizens in local, national, and fundamental rights and core democratic values as productive citizens in local, national, and global communities.global communities.

D. History, Culture, and PerspectivesD. History, Culture, and Perspectives1. Determine the impact of European colonization on Native American 1. Determine the impact of European colonization on Native American populations, including the Lenni Lenape of New Jerseypopulations, including the Lenni Lenape of New Jersey

10. Describe how the influence of Native American groups, including the Lenni 10. Describe how the influence of Native American groups, including the Lenni Lenape culture, is manifested in different regions of New Jersey.Lenape culture, is manifested in different regions of New Jersey.

Teacher Page (continued)Teacher Page (continued)WritingWriting

STANDARD 3.2STANDARD 3.2 All students will write in clear, concise, organized All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes.and purposes.

D. Writing Forms, Audiences, and PurposesD. Writing Forms, Audiences, and Purposes

1. Write for different purposes (e.g., to express ideas, to inform, 1. Write for different purposes (e.g., to express ideas, to inform, to entertain, to respond to literature, to question, to share) to entertain, to respond to literature, to question, to share) and a variety of audiences (e.g., self, peers, community). and a variety of audiences (e.g., self, peers, community).

7. Write narratives that relate recollections of an event or 7. Write narratives that relate recollections of an event or experience and establish a setting, characters, point of view, experience and establish a setting, characters, point of view, and sequence of events. and sequence of events.

14. Review scoring criteria of a writing rubric. 14. Review scoring criteria of a writing rubric.

Teacher Page (continued)Teacher Page (continued)

Educational TechnologyEducational Technology

STANDARD 8.1 All students will use digital tools to access, STANDARD 8.1 All students will use digital tools to access, manage, evaluate, and synthesize information in order to manage, evaluate, and synthesize information in order to solve problems individually and collaboratively and to create solve problems individually and collaboratively and to create and communicate knowledge.and communicate knowledge.

A. Technology Operations and ConceptsA. Technology Operations and Concepts

2. Create a document with text formatting and graphics using 2. Create a document with text formatting and graphics using a word processing program.a word processing program.

3. Create and present a multimedia presentation that includes 3. Create and present a multimedia presentation that includes graphics.graphics.

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