During their study of Native Americans, fifth graders are involved in an interdisciplinary study of the culture of various groups of peoples:

In social studies class students learn about various North American tribes.

In ILE they study totem poles, Native American folk tales, masks, and are involved in various independent projects.

In art class students construct totem poles, which tell original Native American-style folk tales students have written.

P.E. class adds creative movement, and it's all put together during an evening event in which students act out their stories and show their totems before an audience of family and friends.