Tricksters
These are two main characters who take on a Trickster role in Native American mythology.
Who are Coyote and Raven?
Native American culture often featured these tall carved poles, which represented clans and the important animals/myths.
What is a totem?
This Kaw-kaawing creature is our school's mascot.
What is the hawk?
In this myth, Coyote befriends a young boy and takes on some monsters.
What is Clever Coyote?
This teacher grew up in WA and likes to throw the football out at break.
Who is Ms. Nesbitt?
This Trickster does things like helping people get food and fire, but also plays tricks on the people sometimes.
Who is Coyote?
Native Americans would hold celebrations, drum, and tell these important stories to pass down through the generations, and to explain their world.
What is mythology or the oral tradition?
Every year in the fall, PBCCS holds this fun event involving candy and decorated cars.
What is the trunk-or-treat?
In this myth, Raven takes advantage of Crow, and we learn squirrel works hard but is pretty grumpy and does his own thing.
What is How Raven stole Crow's Potlatch?
This teacher has taught in Thailand, England, and the USA.
Who is Mrs. Wardle?
Trickster myths often feature this, suggesting it was very important to native peoples...
What is food/fire/survival?
Food is important in Native American culture. To honor the gifts of the salmon, the Native Americans would do this with the first salmon of the season.
What is return the bones to the water to give thanks?
This event is a student showcase of abilities.
What is the talent show?
In this myth, a young boy fights monsters with the help of a blue rock.
What is Child of Water and Little Blue Rock?
This teacher's dog is called Bartholomew Noodleroni.
Who is Mrs. DeMartino
Tricksters often possess this skill, which allows them to easily trick those around them.
What is shapeshifting?
These are important Native American foods, as you learned from your trip to the Warm Springs museum.
What are deer, salmon, berries, roots, Indian potato, pine nuts, looksch.
PBCCS once housed this creature in the back pond.
Who is Buddy the calf?
In this myth, Old Man wanders around making things, and then a stone determines how long humans live for. .
What is Old Man the Creator?
This teacher is a Rams fan and sometimes wears shorts even in winter.
Who is Mr.Cascio?
This trickster is as selfish as he is clever. Just ask Crow!
Who is Raven?
These are the four main types of Native American myths.
What are creation, origin, hero's journey, and trickster?
Powell Butte has been a charter school for this long.
What is 16 years?
In this myth, Owl gets a bit greedy.
What is Wise Owl?
This teacher has started a new club at school.
Who is Mrs. Holliday?