Fourth-graders learn about Native American art

Marie Curie's fourth-graders recently took part in an "Iroquois Arts Immersion" program at the school. 

This program was presented by Colette Lemmon and her Native American friends and tied in with New York State history lessons, which are part of the fourth-grade curriculum.

During the program, students were involved with several activities that touched upon the school's magnet theme, including storytelling, making pottery, playing lacrosse and studying Iroquois artifacts and culture.

Students made their own pottery bowls, tried their hand at lacrosse, learned a Native American dance, ground corn and listened to how the Iroquois communicated through stories. Each activity was well presented and the students thoroughly enjoyed each one.

This was an exceptional program that connected the magnet theme with New York State history. Students learned even more about the magnet theme through the lens of the Iroquois program. We look forward to more programs like this in the near future.

To view a photo gallery of the program, click here.