For Any Grade Science Cultural Activities

Explore Canada's wildlife, make a habitat diorama with Canadian animals. Animal habitats, animal diet, animal survival techniques and the importance of hunting and fishing to Indigenous people in Canada. This nature activity ties together Indigenous education and science in Canada. Students will learn about 16 animals that are important to Indigenous people - caribou, bison/buffalo, moose, seal, salmon, trout, beaver, duck, rabbit, ptarmigan, deer, bear, walrus, porcupine, goose & muskrat.

Page 1: Exploring Canadian Wildlife: lesson plan
Page 2: Importance of Hunting and Fishing to Indigenous People (handout)
Page 3-5: Animal learning cards (16 animals total)
Page 6: Group Activity template
Page 7: Group Activity template option #2
Page 8: Animal Habitat Diorama Project: lesson plan
Page 9: Map of Canada mapping activity
Page 10: Animal Habitat Diorama draft template

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Printable bookmarks/cards for kids, teens, and adults, DIGITAL DOWNLOAD coloring sheet of bookmarks with inspirational quotes by scientist George Washington Carver with the botanical zen background to color.

These bookmarks could be used as personalized gift tags or cards for students, friends, or family, could be used as a fun, positive, coloring activity at a party, in the classroom, or done as a homeschool activity or relaxing family activity, and more. These bookmarks could be used for Black History Month activities or science study.

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Learn about the freshwater turtle (and the Indigenous meaning of the turtle, one of animals in the Seven Sacred Teachings. Lesson covers life cycle, turtle habitats and species in Canada, diet, turtle conservation and Indigenous culture.

Page 1: Lesson plan

Page 2: Handout (species in Canada)

Page 3: Handout (habitats)

Page 4: Handout (diet and conservation)
Page 5: Handout (life cycle)

Page 6: Handout (Indigenous cultural significance)

Page 7: Turtle 7 Sacred Teachings - cut and glue activity
Page 8: Turtle 7 Sacred Teachings - cut and glue activity
Page 9: Turtle 7 Sacred Teachings - cut and glue activity

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Bundle of coloring resources for Black History Month:

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This bundle expands on the 7 Sacred Teachings, students dive in and learn ALL about the animals that Indigenous communities traditionally admire and love, The 7 Sacred animals + a bonus animal (the orca!) Students will discover the cultural significance behind each animal & creature & complete multiple activities. Looking for an intro to the teachings? I have lessons for both primary lessons and anintermediate lesson, both introduce the 7 Sacred Teachings.

The Bear:
Learn all about black bears, their lifecycle, diet, habitat, bear safety and the Indigenous importance. Students will complete two fun activities; a maze and a colouring page.

The Eagle:
Learn all about the bald eagle, an Indigenous icon. This lesson will cover lifecycle, bald eagle appearance, diet, eagle feathers and a Indigenous art colouring sheet.

The Wolf:
Learn about the wolves that live in Canada! Wolf packs, lifecycle, their diet, wolf populations, the types of wolves who reside in Canada and the Indigenous significance to the wolf.

Indigenous Story of Sasquatch:
Learn about the Indigenous legend of Sasquatch / Bigfoot, understand its cultural significance, and engage in a creative activity to imagine and depict their own version of Sasquatch.

The Buffalo:

Learn about the buffalo (and bison), the cultural significance, conservation efforts, appearance, diet, and much more. Students will complete an activity on respect.

The Beaver:
Learn all about beavers, their dams, diet, appearance, life cycle, building skills and about the Indigenous meaning (wisdom)

The Turtle:
Learn about freshwater turtles, species found in Canada, diet, turtle conservation, turtle habitat and the Indigenous significance of the turtle.

The Orca Whale: (Bonus - not part of the 7 Sacred Teachings)

Learn all about the orca whale (killer whale) with this 3-page handout and art activity! Whale pods, lifecycle, Indigenous significance, and more! Complete a orca directed drawing activity.

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