Seventh Graders Honor Indigenous Cultures Through Creativity and Exploration

Seventh-grade Social Studies students recently embarked on an exciting hands-on project that combined history with digital creativity. Using Minecraft, students replicated Indigenous dwellings from different cultural regions across the United States, bringing to life the homes of Native peoples while learning about their rich histories. The project challenged students to not only recreate these structures but to explore the significance behind them and how Native communities shaped and adapted to their environments.

To celebrate the completion of these immersive projects, the class took a trip to the National Museum of the American Indian. There, students had the opportunity to see historical artifacts up close, witness diverse Indigenous lifestyles, and deepen their understanding of the science and culture that shaped various Native groups. The combination of digital creativity and real-world exploration allowed students to gain a holistic appreciation of Native American history and ingenuity.