The fifth grade class visited the Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center. While there, they attended a workshop where they learned about the resources available to the Pequot Indians who lived along the Connecticut coast and learned about some of the ways they would have hunted, fished and made clothing, homes and tools. They were then given a box of things the Native American’s would have used and using the resources and displays on different areas of the museum, identified and learned about the objects. When the activity was complete, each group presented their objects and explained what each thing was and what tasks it helped complete.

Students were also led by a museum docent through a replica of a Pequot village in the summer time. Along the paths were scenes of a day in the life of the Pequot people. From children playing to women preparing deer after a hunt, the students were amazed at the authenticity of the village and had so many questions. They were truly fascinated by the day to day life and struggles of the Pequot people. Hands were raised throughout the tour to answer and ask questions. The day ended with a ride in the elevator to the tower. Here students were treated to an amazing view overlooking the reservation.