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RANGELEY – James Francis, tribal historian of the Penobscot Nation and Raney Bench, educator from the Abbe Museum visited Rangeley Lakes Regional students, grades K-8 recently.
The Abbe Museum is located in Bar Harbor and inspires new learning about the Wabanaki nations. The presentation for students in grades K – 5 focused on knowledge of how Native Americans of the 1600s lived off the land. Mr. Francis and Ms. Raney took the students on a journey through the four seasons, teaching them how Native Americans built shelter, made clothes and hunted for food.
Their presentations supported ongoing classroom instruction. Students in grades 6-8 were challenged to explore stereotypes they might hold relating to Native Americans both historically and in the present. This learning opportunity was sponsored by the Rangeley Friends of the Arts.
Glad to see schools reaching out to the community in this way. It’s great to see students get this opportunity. Thanks to Rangeley Friends of the Arts for making this possible.
Yes, this is a wonderful way to bring history alive and engage the children. Thanks to all who made it possible!