The City School District of Albany’s social studies curriculum includes studying Iroquois culture, traditions and essential contributions to New York State.
Michelle Chiappone’s fourth graders brought history to life last week by building replicas of a Native American longhouse.
The models - made mostly of popsicle sticks - were built to reflect the Iroquois style of communal living with large, extended family.
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