UNIT 4 - "NATIVE AMERICANS
OF NEW JERSEY"
Grade 4: SOCIAL STUDIES:
PROJECTS
In order to learn more about the Lenape Indians, you are invited to do at least
one individual project with a class presentation. You may, of course, do more
than one for extra credit. Remember, quality not quantity is most important.
These projects may be worked on during class time (when available), free time,
play time or at home.
Below is a list of suggestions for projects. These are only suggestions. If
you have an idea which is not in the list, please see me and we will discuss
it as a possibility.
Projects are due on or before ________________________.
SUGGESTIONS
1. Design, make, and use materials for an
Indian game. Teach your game to the class.
2. Make a model of a New Jersey Indian village.
3. Plan an Indian garden. include a diagram and a report.
4. Do a report on Lenape canoes or rafts. Make a model.
5. Make a headband with a picture story.
6. Make a drawing or model of several Indian tools. Tell how they were
made and used.
7. Weave a mat from paper or grasses. Explain how it was used.
8. Plan an Indian meal. Tell how it was prepared.
9. Make a diorama of Indian village life. Explain your scene to the class
with a short report.
10. Create a "search-a-word" puzzle using Lenape names and
terms.
11. Make an Indian recipe file. Tell where and how they obtained the
ingredients as well as how they prepared them.
12. Make a medicine man's kit using herbs and plants that you can find.
Explain how they were used.
13. Make a map-poster showing the route by which Indians arrived in the
United States. Tell how they traveled, what they ate, and any other interesting
facts you discover.
14. Draw a picture of a well-dressed Lenape brave, squaw, or child. Label
each article of clothing. Tell how the clothing was made and what materials
were used.
15. Make a model of an Indian home. Prepare a short report on how it
was built.
16. Draw a series of pictures showing how deer were used or how corn
was grown and used.
17. Do a report on wampum. Make some using beads.
18. Prepare a map showing Indian trails. Label the important places on
the map.
19. Make an Indian musical instrument. Examples - gourd rattle, tom-tom,
turtle rattle, etc.
20. Draw a series of pictures showing how to make Lenape bread or stew.
Try to make some.
21. Make a cup, spoon, bowl, or dipper from a gourd. Tell how you did
it.
22. Make a bow and arrow. Tell how it was used.
23. Grind corn into meal using stones. Find out how the Lenapes used
corn meal.
24. Make a shadow-box of the inside of a Lenape home. Explain it to the
class.
25. Research Indian names on a road-map. Prepare a report on their location
and origin.
26. A project of your choice.
SUGGESTED REFERENCES:
Indian books in the class
Textbook
Charts
Encyclopedia
Materials from outside sources
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