Native American Culture

Fire Bear playing a Native American Flute.

Clays Mill Elementary was excited to host a Native American by the name of Fire Bear on Monday. Students learned about the Native American culture from Fire Bear. He is a member of the Choctaw Nation from Oklahoma. Take a look at some of the interesting things students learned from him and Acorn Woman today. 

Fire Bear told us the Native American legends "Why Rabbits have
a Short Tail" and "The Rabbit and the Possom" using his drum. 

Native American Instruments.

Native American masks and instruments.

Students learning about rhythm while listening to the beat of the drum.

Fire Bear's Visit to Clays Mill

 

Have you ever heard the story, "Why Rabbits have a Short Tail"?  After our visit from Fire Bear today, we have and it was quite a tale.  Clays Mill was delighted to host a Native American by the name of Fire Bear this week.  Students learned about the Native American culture from Fire Bear.  He is a member of the Choctaw Nation from Oklahoma.  Take a look at some of the interesting things we learned today. 



We learned about the instruments Native
Americans make and use, like this rattle.



                                        

                 



Fire Bear used these flutes to demonstrate pitch.  He compared the pitch of a long flute to the pitch of the short flute to see which one was higher. Students were surprised by the results. 



   





Fire Bear taught us about keeping a steady beat.



 

We really enjoyed our visit from Fire Bear!



One of our students earned a special shell for
being the best listener during the presentation.