Regalia Scavenger Hunt
| Title:Regalia Scavenger Hunt | Author:Linda S. White |
| Subject(s): English/Language Arts | |
| Grade Level(s): | Total Time: 45 minutes |
Overview / Description:
Students will use the internet to find examples of different kinds of regalia specific to dance type for both males and females.
Learning goals/objectives:
After completing this activity, students should be able to identify and name the different kinds of regalia worn in Midwest Native American powwow dancing for both male and female dancers.
Workplace Readiness Skill:
| X | Social Skills | X | Communication |
| Teamwork | Critical Thinking | ||
| Attitude and Initiative | X | Planning and Organization | |
| Professionalism | X | Media Etiquette |
Content Standards:
Writing Standards
Research to Build and Present Knowledge
Grade 7 students:
8. Gather relevant information from multiple print
and digital sources, using search terms effectively;
assess the credibility and accuracy of each source;
and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions
of others while avoiding plagiarism and following
a standard format for citation.
Materials:
Learning Activities:
WHO (T=Teacher Focus Lesson; WG=Whole Group\; SM=Small Group; I=Independent)
| Learning Activity Task | WHO is responsible for this step? | Approximate time for task |
| Teacher talks to students about Native American dancing explaining that there are several different types of dancing. | Teacher | 5 minutes |
| Teacher hands out Regalia Scavenger Hunt and allows students to begin their research on Native American dancing. | Independent | 35 minutes |
| Students will then share their pictures with a partner and discuss the process. | Whole Group | 5 minutes |
Assessment:
Check Regalia Scavenger Hunt paper to verify pictures are accurate websites are listed.
Wrap-Up:
Have students share pictures with others and discuss the activity.
Extension Activity (for intervention or enrichment):
Identifying the parts of regalia would take this activity to a higher level. Also, finding other cultures that wear identifiable regalia would take this to an even higher level.
Creative Common License:
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