Investigate the uses of herbs by Native Americans, create your own herb pouch, and collect local wild herb specimens.
1.
Study local herbs, their history, and uses. Research how Native Americans gather these herbs for use as medicines and in their rituals. Explore symbols used by people of the indigenous nations who lived in your area.
2.
Use construction paper to make a replica of a Native American herb pouch. Fold a 9-by 12-inch sheet of paper in half. Fasten the sides together with Crayola® School Glue.
3.
Cover your work area with newspaper. With Crayola Washable Paints and Brushes, decorate the herb pouch with Native American symbols. Dry overnight.
4.
Find a nature area in which plant specimens can be collected. Take an herb identification book, your herb pouch, and Crayola Colored Pencils, and paper on a nature walk. Ask a grown-up to carry Crayola Scissors for you. Identify plants in the herb book BEFORE you touch them. When you are sure you have identified them correctly, snip off a small piece of the plant, leaving the root intact.
5.
Use Crayola Colored Pencils to list their names and locations on paper as you collect different herbs, leaves, and plant specimens in your herb pouch. List their name and location as you collect them. Sketch each plant beside its name and location.
6.
Look up traditional Native American uses of these herbs. Which are still used today? Compare findings with your friends.
Tsunamis, or gigantic waves, are one of the most destructive natural disasters. Discover how they’re formed, deep under
Travel ancient trade routes! What products were exchanged? Where were the major ports? How did traders cross land? Show
What do you get when you combine Crayola® Dry-Erase Crayons and a plastic box frame? Hours of simple fun and learning!
Create an intricate stained glass pattern. On tracing paper, translucent marker colors seem to glow in sunlight.