Totem Poles are due Wednesday, November 30th. This project can be done with or without a partner - each student is responsible for a report of three paragraphs. The report and paragraphs include the Totem Pole created by student(s) supported by facts that have been researched. For example, if the Totem Pole is headed by a Panther, then the Spirit Totem would be reported on as well as the culture around the created clan and celebration (Potlatch.) Students have vocab words on their Spelling City that also supports this research and project. Please refer to The Great Basin packets that we are reviewing and reading in class. Totem poles can be created in any fashion - a representation of Spirit Totem, Clan and Potlatch to be included.
This listing is for your calendars and agendas - please note your due dates - requirements around this project have been discussed in class. So far, we have some very interesting poles in the works and I am excited to see you all explore this culture further. For now, the only thing due by November 9th is your plan as gone over in the classroom. Completed Poles and Reports are due, November 30th.
Each student is responsible to post their own listing. Project Plans: If you will have a partner list that - and what each of you is doing, how you will make your totem - what is your animal, tribe, clan information going to represent and report be about - what materials will you use?
Please share your plan both online by Wednesday, November 9th and with your parents. Set yourself up for success with a reasonable, doable plan - whether with or without a partner. Feel free to post any questions you may have around this and/or ask in class. I loved your pumpkins and am looking forward to seeing your Totem Poles. Be Creative, Have fun.
Thank you, Ms. Lane
