The Ojibwe people originated the dreamcatcher. They believed dreamcatchers hung above a sleeper would catch bad dreams in its webby pattern while letting good dreams pass through. Traditionally, Ojibwe only used dreamcatchers for children as adults should interpret their own dreams. The Ojibwe are a large Native American group known for crafts like birch bark canoes and use of cowry shells for trading. Cowry shells have historically been used as currency in many parts of the world and still used in jewelry and decorations. Beachcombing involves searching beaches for items washed ashore, a popular pastime for finding seashells and other curiosities.

1. A dreamcatcher is a handmade object based
on a willow hoop, on which is woven a loose
net or web. The dreamcatcher is then
decorated with personal and sacred items
such as feathers and beads.
DREAMCATCHERS
 They believe that if one is hung above the head of a
sleeper. When bad dreams come, they cannot find their
way through the woven pattern, and become trapped in
the webbing. Good dreams navigate their way through
the centre of the web, however, and they slide down the
lowest-hanging feather to inspire the peaceful sleeper
below. Traditional Ojibwe use dreamcatchers only for
children, as they believe that adults should be able to
interpret their dreams, good or bad and use them in their
lives

2. THE OJIBWE
The Ojibwe originated the dream catcher; they are also known as
“Chippewa” and were once known in antiquity as the “Anishnabe.” The
Ojibwe are among the largest groups of Native Americans–First Nations
north of Mexico. The Ojibwe, whose traditional homeland is around the
Great Lakes region, have many ancient stories about the dream catcher.
hey are also historically known for their crafting of birch bark canoes, sacred
birch bark scrolls, use of cowrie shells for trading, cultivation of wild rice, and
use of copper arrow points.

3. COWRY SHELLS
he common name for a group of small to large sea snails.
The word cowry is also often used to refer only to the shells
of these snails, which overall are often shaped more or less
like an egg, except that they are rather flat on the underside.
owries are common in tropical waters and may be found under
boulders and in crevices among the coral where they feed
primarily on sponges.
hells of certain species have historically been used as shell
money in several parts of the world, as well as being used, in
the past and present, very extensively in jewellery, and for
other decorative and ceremonial purposes.

4.  Shell money was
not restricted to
any parts of the
world, appears to
SHELL MONEY
have been found
on almost every  It is most found in the Indian Ocean, and was collected in the
continent: America, Maldive Islands, in Sri Lanka, along the Malabar coast, in
Asia, Africa and Borneo and on other East Indian islands, also in various parts
Australia. The shell of the African coast from Ras Hafun to Mozambique. Cowry
most widely-used shell money was important at one time or another in the trade
worldwide as networks of Africa, South Asia, and East Asia.
currency has always  The cowry seashell is the most common shell currency.
been the shell of  Nowdays, all kinds of sea shells are found walking along the
the cowry species beach picking up seashells and sealife, this is called
Cypraea moneta, beachcombing and has been enjoyed by millions of people
the money cowry throughout the world

5. BEACHCOMBING
beachcomber is someone who "combs" (or searches) the beach, and the intertidal
zone in general, looking for things of value, interest or utility, such as shells.
he first appearance of the word "beachcombers" in print was in Herman Melville's
Omoo (1847) It described a population of Europeans who lived in South Pacific
islands, "combing" the beach and nearby water for flotsam, jetsam, or anything else
they could use or trade.
any modern beachcombers follow the "drift lines" or "tide lines" on the beach and
search for objects that the sea casts up. For these people, "beachcombing" is the
recreational activity of looking for and finding various curiosities that have washed in
with the tide, like seashells of every kind and fossils, historical artifacts, sea beans,
sea glass (beach glass) and driftwood.
or as long as I can remember, every time I would go to the beach, I remember
looking and finding the most beautiful shells, in florida, and today I still have jars of
my favourites in my room.

6. FLORIDA
The Sunshine State/ The Alligator State/ The Orange State
Facts about Florida
uan Ponce de Leon landed on the shores of northeast Florida in April of 1513. He called
the area "la Florida" in honour of Spain's Eastertime celebration "Pascua Florida" (feast
of the flowers). Florida, over the years has become one of the worlds strongest tourist
magnets, with sun soaked beaches and crystal springs. Florida was originally settled by the
Spanish as early as 1565. The British gained control of Florida in 1763, but it reverted
back to Spain in 1783 with the signing of the Treaty of Paris. The U.S. gained possession
of Florida in 1819.
lorida is responsible for approximately %75 of all oranges produced in the country and
contributes significantly to supplying orange juice throughout the world.
he words of caution, "Watch out for alligators." Isn’t a joke. Once endangered alligators
have made a strong comeback and have become something of a nuisance.
atorade was named for the University of Florida Gators where the drink was first
developed. Actually, both my parents went to the university and worked there, they
personally knew the man, and we sold him our piano.

7. FLORIDA
More Geographical
Facts about Florida
 Population: 19,057,542
 Capital: Tallahassee  Much of the state of Florida is situated on a
peninsula between the Gulf of Mexico, the
 State bird: Mockingbird
Atlantic Ocean and the Straits of Florida. It is
 State flower: Orange Blossom bordered on the north by Georgia and on the
 State tree: Cabbage Palmetto west by Alabama.
 Tourism in Florida had a record in 2011 with  Britton Hill is the highest point in Florida and
approx. 86 million visitors to the Sunshine the lowest highpoint of any U.S. state
State. Landmarks include the Everglades  The climate of Florida is tempered due to the
National Park and the Florida Keys. Points of fact no part of the state is far from the ocean..
interest include the Kennedy Space Center, North of Lake Okeechobee, the climate is
Sea World and Disney World. humid subtropical, while coastal areas south
 Florida is a major agricultural state with citrus, of the lake (including the Florida Keys) have a
beef and lumber. High technology industries true tropical climate.
include aerospace and telecommunications.  Meaning summers temperature 32–34 °C, and
Tourism also helps the economy. winters 4–7 °C.