The Southeast

Cherokee Indians

While studying the Southeast region of the United States, we read about the Cherokee Indians. We read about the history and customs of the Cherokee Indians and also the Trail of Tears. We learned that Sequoyah developed the Cherokee alphabet. In art class, we are making traditional Cherokee Booger Masks.

What We Made

Dance Wands

We made Cherokee dance wands and drew letters from the Cherokee alphabet and symbols on them. Dance wands were used during ceremonies such as the Eagle Dance.

Trail of Tears Symbol Stories

We told the story of the Trail of Tears using only symbols. It is harder than it sounds! We found out quickly that words such as “the” or “and” don’t need symbols. We worked hard developing symbols that represented and told the story. Symbols for the words “cold”, “sad”, and “walk” were found on many stories.

Pictures of our dance wands and Trail of Tears symbol stories

Xhorxha’s Trail of Tears symbol story

We are still working on our Booger Masks…

Please check back soon for pictures!

Cherokee Links

Mr. Nussbaum’s Cherokee Indian History

Native American Map (Click on Cherokee)

Mr. Donn’s Cherokee Information (Booger Masks, stories, and more!)

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