Bell Ringers

Bell Ringer: Indian Stickball

Indian Stickball

In the capital city of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Wewoka, Assistant Chief Lewis Johnson showed artifacts and discussed the Native American game of stickball.

Description

In the capital city of the Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, Wewoka, Assistant Chief Lewis Johnson showed artifacts and discussed the Native American game of stickball.

Bell Ringer Assignment

  • Where is the game of Indian Stickball popular today, according to Assistant Chief Lewis Johnson?
  • Based on the clip, what objects are used in the game and how is the game played?
  • What does the final image illustrate about the culture of the tribe, according to Johnson?

Additional Resources

Participants

    Vocabulary

    • Five Civilized Tribes Of Oklahoma
    • Seminole Nation
    • Stickball
    • Woodland Tribe

    Topics

    GeographyHealthU.S. History

    Grades

    Middle SchoolHigh SchoolUniversity