For Any Grade Social Studies & History Lesson
Lesson Plan on Black History Month
By Collaborative Educators 3000
This is a complete 90-minute lesson dedicated to the Black History Month. February is Black History Month. This month-long observance in the US and Canada is a chance to celebrate Black achievement and provide a fresh reminder to take stock of where systemic racism persists and give visibility to the people and organizations creating change.
African Americans have played a central role in shaping U.S. history. From slavery and its abolition to the Great Migration, the civil rights movement and military, scientific, cultural and political achievements, explore key moments, milestones and figures in Black History.
The lesson is largely based on the video 'Origins of Black History Month' (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUUlstTYCLU).
In this lesson, you will find activities that practice all four skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing). For the writing activities, there are suggested answers provided, so as to be used as samples.
The lesson is ideal for classroom use or for home study.
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
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94 Calls to Action Project
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Indigenous Veterans Day
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Inuit Culture & Life in Canada's Arctic - Indigenous Education in Canada
By West Coast Indigenous Teacher
Learn about Inuit culture in Canada, Inuit traditions and modern life in Canada's arctic with this 4 page lesson! Learn more about Inuit culture; igloos and inukshuks are covered in my Inuit Bundle.
Page 1: The Inuit people in Canada's arctic
Page 2: Inuit Traditions and culture
Page 3: Modern life in Inuit communities
Page 4: Connection to the land
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Winter Activity - Igloos - Indigenous Education
By West Coast Indigenous Teacher
This fun and engaging igloo activity includes a lesson about Canada's Inuit culture and a building igloo activity. Learn the importance of igloos to Inuit people, and so much more with this 3 page lesson, that includes reflection questions and the igloo activity.
Page 1: All about igloos (what are igloos?, cultural significance, inside igloos)
Page 2: All about igloos (how are igloos made?)
Page 3: All about igloos (types of igloos)
Page 4: Reflection questions
Page 5: Reflection questions answer key
Page 6: Building igloos lesson plan
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Indigenous Art Canada - First Nations Art - Indigenous Education
By West Coast Indigenous Teacher
Curious about Indigenous art in Canada? This Indigenous art activty + lesson showcases Indigenous art forms and the cultural significance of art (beadwork, wood carving, weaving, leather work). Engage students in an inspiring art project inspired by Indigenous artist Roy Vickers.
Page 1: Lesson plan
Page 2: Culture, types of Indigenous art
Page 3: Supporting Indigenous artists, plagiarism
Page 4: Indigenous artist spotlight: Roy Henry Vickers
Page 5: Roy Henry Vickers Inspired Art Project (step by step instructions)
Page 6-7: Examples of student artwork / ideas for cut outs
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Indigenous Education Massive Growing Bundle
By West Coast Indigenous Teacher
Looking for a quick and easy way to ensure you are incorporating Indigenous Education into your teaching in a culturally appropriate way? Look no further. When you buy this bundle NOW, you will receive every new resource I create...for FREE! Plus, my 70+ current resources that are in my shop. From the 94 Calls to Action to creating land acknowledgements, you will be covered with this huge Indigenous Education / Outdoor Education bundle!
Did you know?! If you have already purchased my resources, you can buy this bundle and be refunded the resources you already purchased!
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Inuit Culture - Igloos - Inukshuks - Métis Dot Art - Winter Activity BUNDLE
By West Coast Indigenous Teacher
Learn about Canada's Inuit culture in the arctic, igloos, inukshuks, seasons from an Indigenous perspective and they will learn about and make Métis Dot Art. 30+ pages of winter activities and lessons! Winter dot art paired with Inuit culture is a perfect way to incorporate Indigenous education into your classroom!
1) Inuit Culture and Life (6 pages):
Learn all about Inuit culture, traditions and modern life. Living in the Arctic is not what most of us are used to and the Inuit culture is incredible. Students will learn about how Inuit people lived and survived in the past and learn about Inuit communities that exist today. Students will learn about inukshuks and igloos as well. If you want the FULL unit which includes the activities and projects about igloos and inukshuks, here is my Inuit bundle.
2) All About Igloos (6 pages):
The perfect winter or Christmas time activity for you and your students. Learn about how the Inuit people used and built igloos in the Canadian arctic! 3 pages of learning, followed by reflection questions and a lesson plan for a building activity. Students will create their own igloos with modelling clay. This is a favourite activity for my students!
3) All About Inukshuks (3 pages):
Discover the importance of inukshuks in Inuit culture and life. Students will learn about the various types of inukshuks and what their uses are. The art project turns out beautifully - students create inukshuks using sponges and paint. This is part of my Inuit culture unit, but can be done on its own.
4) The Seasons - An Indigenous Perspective for Primary Grades (11 pages):
Looking to teach the 4 seasons to primary students? This authentic Indigenous resource teaches how Indigenous people traditionally survived the 4 seasons - our inventions, our hunting and gathering, ways of life. Students will decorate a tree for each season and print out the name of the season.
5) Indigenous Art - Winter Métis Dot Art (16 pages):
Learn how to create winter Métis Dot Art, which mimics Indigenous beadwork. This artwork turns out beautifully AND you are teaching your students Indigenous culture. You will learn all about what Métis dot art is and students will create their own Métis Dot Art. Included is a lesson plan, an individual student activity
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Indigenous Art Canada BUNDLE - First Nations Art - Inuit Art - Métis Dot Art
By West Coast Indigenous Teacher
Discover 3 types of Indigenous Art in Canada with my bundle! Students will complete 3 Indigenous art activities: Métis Dot Art, First Nations art and Inuit art inspired by Indigenous artists (Roy Vickers & Pudlo Pudlat). Packed full of Indigenous culture, this bundle is a perfect Indigenous Peoples Day activity or Orange Shirt Day activity, or for any day of the school year. Learning about Indigenous artists is an act of reconciliation in Canada.
First Nations Art (7 pages):
This Indigenous art activty + lesson showcases Indigenous art forms and the cultural significance of art (beadwork, wood carving, weaving, leather work). Engage students in an inspiring art project inspired by Indigenous artist Roy Vickers.
Métis Dot Art (8 pages):
Métis Dot Art, mimicking traditional beadwork. Lesson plan, handout, student activities, and a class project, this 8 page resource is a rich journey into Métis culture; perfect for sparking curiosity and appreciation for Indigenous culture.
Inuit Art: (11 pages):
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!
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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):
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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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