American Indian Basketry
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
The Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum
Description
Photographs and brief descriptions of selections from the museum's collection.
Produced to accompany the exhibition.
Unit involves students reading and evaluating images by Theodor DeBry, Simon van de Passes, Mathaeus Merian, D.F. Blanchard, George Catlin, John Gast, and Walter Ufer and contemporary photographs.
Explores the meaning and implications of ledger drawings made by Aboriginal men in the late nineteenth century within the context of the book culture.
Science unit also teaches the Haida language. Intended for Grades K-2.
Related Material: Teacher Resources.