Many Moons

The Seasons of the Moon

Standard:

3.1.1 Identify and describe Native American Woodland Indians who lived in the region when European settlers arrived.

Objective:

Students will be able to demonstrate what they learned about the Delaware tribe in When the Shadbush Blooms by placing the correct picture with the activity description on the board. In addition, students will understand that Native Americans do not follow the traditional seasons, but they follow the cycles of the moon.

Activity Description:

1. Read When the Shadbush Blooms.

2. Match the pictures in the folder to the correct activity and season.

3. Travel through the seasons and Native American moon cycles by walking around the pillar.

Materials:

• Paper in multiple colors
• Stapler
• Tape
• Glue sticks
• Scissors
• Descriptions of the Delaware tribe's activities for each season
• Pictures to accompany the descriptions
• Velcro circles
• When the Shadbush Blooms by Carla Messinger

Literature:

When the Shadbush Blooms by Carla Messinger

More Information about the Delaware Tribe:

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