Hooghan Baahane' = A Book about the Hogan. Revised Edition.

The hogan (home) represents a focal point in Navajo thought and life as the physical site where parental instruction occurs and as a symbol of ideal values. This text presents, very simply, the various types of hogans and hogan contents with information on their cultural meaning and the Navajo and English terminology for each item. While emphasizing oral and written language skills, the book is more generally aimed at teaching cultural concepts and values which reflect the importance of family and clan ties and the concept of right and respectful relations with others and nature. The 16 pages of illustrations and graphics are large and geared toward children in the lower primary grades, although the text may be used throughout the elementary grades and as an informational supplement for teachers at all levels of instruction. As an adjunct activity, illustrations can be photocopied and colored, painted, or otherwise elaborated by students. While this book is written primarily for Navajo students, it can be used successfully as an addition to a multicultural curriculum when studying variation in human habitation, family organization, residence patterns, and home life. A bibliography cites five additional references. (Author/NEC)