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Plains Indian Art Trunk

This trunk fosters an understanding and appreciation for the culture of Plains Indian people. Materials in the trunk include examples of traditional Plains Indian arts such as: bead work; quill work; and painted objects. This trunk includes a teacher’s guide.
Weight: 51 lbs. Size: 30 x 15 x 15 inches

Powwow Trunk

Music and dance have long been central to American Indian cultures. Today’s powwow is a celebration of that heritage. Learn about powwows in their present form and the history behind them with a video, dance outfits, musical instruments, accessories, and a teacher’s guide.
Weight: 56 lbs. Size: 32.5 x 20.5 x 19 inches

Trappers, Traders, and Trailblazers: Mountain Men in the Rocky Mountain West Trunk

Mountain men: rugged individuals who traveled, explored, and lived in the Rocky Mountains, searching for valuable animal pelts. This trunk contains tools and equipment characteristic of mountain men. It also includes classroom activities, games, and a teacher’s guide.
Weight: 91 lbs. Size: 52.5 x 19 x 19 inches

Gray Wolf Natural History Trunk

This trunk explores the gray wolf’s biology, controversy, and management. The trunk contains a wolf pelt, skulls, tracks, and other current resources and fun activities! This trunk includes a teacher’s guide for grades 1–8.
Weight: 54 lbs. Size: 29 x 21 x 13 inches

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