Lenni Lenape Research Project The First People of NJ The Lenni Lenape lived throughout New Jersey. They also lived in parts of Delaware, Pennsylvania.

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Slide 2 Lenni Lenape Research Project Slide 3 The First People of NJ The Lenni Lenape lived throughout New Jersey. They also lived in parts of Delaware, Pennsylvania and New York. This area was called Lenapehoking. Slide 4 Resources in Nature The Lenape used resources in nature for food, shelter and clothing. When the resources ran low the Lenape moved to new areas. This ensured that the Lenape never ran out of natural resources. Slide 5 Lets take a look at what resources the Lenape used to hunt their own food Slide 6 Hey! Wheres the teepee? The Lenape did not live in teepees. Most Lenape lived in wigwams, which were dome shaped homes made of wooden frames and tree bark. Slide 7 Longhouses Some Lenape lived in longhouses. Longhouses were much larger than wigwams and were used when families planned to stay in one area for a long time. They were also made from material in nature. Slide 8 Lets turn and talk! Why do you think most Lenape prefered to live in wigwams rather than longhouses? Turn and talk to your partner. Slide 9 Religious Beliefs The Lenape believed that many different spirit forces controlled the world. They called these spirits manetu. Slide 10 Good Manetu Most manetu were helpful and good. They brought rain, good harvests and safe hunting. Slide 11 Bad Manetu Some manetu were bad. They created trouble for people such as stinging insects, thorns and illness. Slide 12 April Showers Bring May Flowers Spring was a very important season for the Lenape, this was when they planted their crops. What are some things you like to do in the Spring? Turn and talk to your partner! Slide 13 What about the other seasons? Spring wasnt the only important season to the Lenape. In fact, all of the seasons played a very important role in Lenape Life! Slide 14 Cycle of the Seasons Spring Summer FallWinter They traveled to the Jersey Shore to collect clams and oysters. Everyone returned to the village to help harvest corn, beans and squash. The Lenape planted their crops. The Lenape survived on berries, nuts, dried meat and fish collected in the fall. Slide 15 Munsee and Unami There were two types of Lenape, the Munsee and Unami. The two groups shared similar culture and language, but lived in different areas. The Raritan River divided the two groups. Slide 16 Wrap it up! What were the two types of Lenape called? What type of houses did the Lenape live in? What did the Lenape do in the Spring? Munsee and Unami Longhouses and Wigwams Plant crops Slide 17 Lets get down to business! Now its your turn to research the Lenape life! On the ballot provided, check one of the areas of Lenape life you wish to explore further. Your choices include clothing, food, jobs, recreation, education and homes. Slide 18 Theres no I in Team! After you make your choices, I will collect and tally your ballots. Tomorrow you will be grouped according to your interests and begin your Lenape Life PBL! Slide 19 Webliography http://www.native-languages.org/houses.htm http://www.njwomenshistory.org/Period_1/images/lenape1.jpg http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/clipart http://www.nysm.nysed.gov/IroquoisVillage/images/figure1longhouselg.gif http://www.bigorrin.org/lenape_kids.htm http://www.firstpeople.us/pictures/art/odd-sizes/pt/Lenape-690x1005.jpg