For Any Grade Canadian History Lesson
First Nations Social Studies Project - British Columbia Canada
By West Coast Indigenous Teacher
Explore British Columbia's 203 First Nations communities. Delve into First Nations related topics such as First Nations reserve lands, First Nations natural resources, First Nations cultural heritage, and First Nations history. Engage in a research project focusing on one specific First Nations community, fostering deeper understanding and appreciation of Indigenous people in Canada. Recommended for grades 4 and older.
Page 1: Lesson plan
Page 2: An overview of BC's First Nations communities (handout)
Page 3: Land and Resources, Reserve Lands (handout)
Page 4: Culture (handout)
Page 5: Culture (handout)
Page 6: First Nations Communities List
Page 7: First Nations Communities List
Page 8: First Nations Communities List
Page 9: Research Project instructions and checklist
Page 10: Question sheet
Page 11: Project template
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The Moose Hide Campaign - Social Studies Canada - Indigenous Education
By West Coast Indigenous Teacher
Learn about the Indigenous Moose Hide Campaign, aimed at ending violence against Indigenous women and children (MMIWG). This Canadian highschool social studies lesson will share the goals of the campaign, show statistics, and explain the cultural significance of the moose. Lesson and poster making activity included.
Page 1: Lesson plan
Page 2: Notes for teachers
Page 3: Handout (what is the campaign, history)
Page 4: Handout (why moose hide?, significance of the moose)
Page 5: Handout (statistics)
Page 6: Handout (getting involved)
Page 7: Poster making activity
Other Social Studies resources:
94 Calls to Action Project
MMIWG Research Project
All About Canada's Indian Act
Canada's Residential Schools
Indigenous Veterans Day
First Nations in British Columbia (lesson and research project)
First Nations Connection to Salmon (life cycle and culture)
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Indigenous Art Canada - Inuit Winter Art - Arctic Animals Art
By West Coast Indigenous Teacher
Learn about Indigenous Art in Canada with this Inuit culture lesson. Students will make Indigenous Art inspired by an Inuit artist. This winter art activity is engaging and fun. Learn about two famous Inuit artists and create Indigenous art!
Page 1: Lesson plan
Page 2: Arctic Animal Art Inspired by Pudlo Pudlat (art project instructions)
Page 3: Inuit Artist Spotlight: Pudlo Pudlat
Page 4: Pudlo Pudlat artwork
Page 5: Inuit Artist Spotlight: Kenojuak Ashevak
Page 6: Kenojuak Ashevak artwork
Page 7-11: Arctic Animal images for project
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Indigenous Nature Search and Find
First Nations Connection to Salmon
Indigenous Heroes Research Project
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Inuit Culture - Canada's Arctic - Igloos - Inukshuks - Canada's Arctic BUNDLE
By West Coast Indigenous Teacher
Learn all about Inuit culture; life is Canada's arctic, igloos, inukshuks in this Indigenous Education bundle. 16 pages of learning about the Inuit in Canada. Winter activities, cultural learning and interesting and engaging lessons!
1) Inuit Culture and Life (4 pages):
Learn about Inuit culture, traditions and modern life with this 4 page lesson. Living in Canada's Arctic is not what most of us are used to and the Inuit culture is incredibly rich. Students will learn about how Inuit people lived and survived in the past and learn about Inuit communities that exist today.
2) All About Igloos (6 pages):
Learn how the Inuit people used and built igloos in Canada's arctic. 3 page handout lesson, reflection questions and a lesson plan to guide you building igloos. This is a fun winter activity.
3) All About Inukshuks (6 pages):
Learn the importance of inukshuks in Inuit culture in Canada's Arctic. Students learn about the 4 types of inukshuks, their purpose - activity included as well as question worksheet. Paint inukshuks with my art lesson plan as well.
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