Museum Kits

Students learn Winnebago beliefs through the myths and legends.

4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 4.7, 8.1.1

Contents:

9 Folklore/Stories:

Book: Mountain Wolf Woman

Students will learn about Winnebago clans, their responsibilities and totems.

4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 4.6, 8.1.1

Contents:

1 Clan Name List Activity Card

12 Old Winnebago Clans Activity Card

12 The Winnebago Council Lodge Activity Card

Winnebago Clan System Notes Worksheet

Story: The Origin Story of the Winnebago Clans

Students will learn the Winnebago Round Dance and songs.

Nebraska Social Studies Standards:

4.2, 4.4, 4.7, 8.1.1

Contents:

Winnebago Round Dance Steps Activity Card

Video cassette: On the Round Dance

Audio tape: Round Dance Songs

Costume items (in large box): Shirt, shawl and moccasins

Envelope specimen: 6" Satin ribbon / calico

Students will make their own Winnebago dance regalia.

Nebraska Social Studies Standards:

4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.7, 8.1.1

Contents:

Fry Bread Recipe Activity Card

Medicine Wheel Activity Card

Video: The Winnebago Annual Homecoming Celebration

Box Specimens: Sea Shell Necklace

Box Specimens: Sea Shells

Box Specimens: Beads

Box Specimens: Earrings

Box Specimens: Porcupine Quills

Box Specimens: Jingles / Bells

Envelope Specimen: Feathers

Envelope Specimen: Medicine Wheel

Large Box Specimen: Doll

3 Mounted Prints

Poster: Laurie Houseman-Whitehawk painting

Students will learn to play a Winnebago leisure time game.

Nebraska Social Studies Standards:

4.2, 4.4, 8.1.1

Contents:

2 Activity Cards

Video: The Moccasin Game

Audio tape: Moccasin Game Songs

Box specimen: Pebble

Box specimen: Counting Sticks

Envelope specimen: Moccasin Pillows

Other specimen: Striking Stick