07/28/10

Let's now take a tour of the Wampanoag village. These were the Native People of the area where the Pilgrims landed in Massachusetts. I learned lots here to teach my students. I know there is still more to learn but am excited with these pics!!

Their houses were called "Wetu" and the size of the house depended on how many generations of your family lived in it. You may think these would not be warm in the winter, but they actually were so warm that the children used to run outside in the cold of winter to get away from such heat. lol

They made tomahawks from bone and wood. This one is made out of a tree root.

Campfire where they were actually cooking a meal! It was great!

Mikayla got to play some Native games.... that was quite fun.

Mortar and pestle

corn inside the mortar and pestle

carving/burning out a piece of wood to make a boat

One that has been completed

boats in the water!