Last week, 3S went on a trip to the Natural History Museum. First we went to the hall of North American Mammals. We saw a lot of mammals that lived or are living in North America. We were allowed to draw animals that lived in the Northeast. Ava sketched a baby coyote and a cottontail deer and Sawyer sketched a wolverine, a porcupine, and a lynx.
In the afternoon, we went to the hall of Eastern Woodland Indians. On our way there we stopped at a case that had furs of animals from New York State. In the hall of Eastern Woodland Indians, we saw artifacts that different tribes used. We saw a bunch of wampum, a large dugout canoe, bows and arrows and other weapons, lacrosse sticks and other games, instruments, traditional clothing, and so much more! We also saw an empty case where false faces used to be, but are not there anymore. A false face is a mask that holds a spirit and power. It was supposed to bring good luck or scare away bad spirits. The false faces are not there anymore because they are too special and sacred.
We enjoyed the trip a lot and wish we could go back again! (Hint hint, Mom and Dad!)
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