PHOTOS: Native American historian Jim Sawgrass at UCP West Orange Campus

Cody Boettner, who is Jim Sawgrass’ son, performed a Native American dance that honors the eagle during the presentation.

Jim Sawgrass played a Native American flute to get the students’ attention toward the beginning of his presentation.

After the presentation, students lined up to get their faces painted by Jim Sawgrass. He used a traditional Native American paint made from ochre.

First-grader Elijah Dozier got to try on the bear hide.

Students gathered around Jim Sawgrass as he demonstrated how to use a bow and arrow.

Jim Sawgrass demonstrated many different kinds of Native American tools during his presentation, including this tool called a pump drill.

Animal hides and colonial-era clothing were included as part of Jim Sawgrass’ presentation.

Jim Sawgrass’ son, Cody Boettner, performed a traditional Native American hoop dance during the event. Boettner is actually a world-champion hoop dancer.

The whole school got to spend the afternoon watching Jim Sawgrass’ presentation.

First-grade teachers Anita Li-A-Ping, left, and Sandy Swearingen showed off their class bulletin board that pays homage to the Creek and Cherokee Native American tribes.

Jim Sawgrass brought a variety of Native American tools to talk about during his presentation.

Native American spears, quivers and arrows were on display as part of Jim Sawgrass’ presentation.