Connolly and Landing Students Become Archaeologists

Glen Cove NY

03 November, 2021

12:13 PM

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GLEN COVE, NEW YORK — Recently, 4th grade students from Connolly and Landing Elementary Schools in the Glen Cove City School District visited Garvies Point Museum and Preserve, a center for research on Long Island geology and a valued resource in the study of the Island's Native American archaeology. The visit coincided with the students', 4th grade Native American social studies unit. Students observed a demonstration showing how Native Americans made and used tools, such as stone-working and woodworking tools, as a means of adapting their environment to meet their life needs. The students were able to handle authentic tools and other artifacts. They also had an opportunity to use replicated tools, such as mortars and pestles to grind corn, fire drills for making fire, and pump drills for drilling holes in the stone. The students received a guided tour of selected museum exhibits, a look at prehistoric cultural development across North America in general, and a comprehensive look at the cultural development of the Eastern Woodland peoples as illustrated by New York & Long Island's Native American groups. They also got to experience hands-on exploration of pottery and the making of pottery using traditional Native American methods and using natural clay from the museum preserve. The Glen Cove City School District believes all students can gain from studying Native American history. Students will obtain a more nuanced grasp of their state's history as they engage in a high-quality curriculum that incorporates many diverse Native American views across several areas. For more information about the Glen Cove City School District, please visit the District's website at www.glencoveschools.org. Happenings in the District can also be followed on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/glencovecityschooldistrict.