3rd Grade Canadian History Handouts

Residential Schools in Canada - Social Studies Bundle - Indigenous Education

By West Coast Indigenous Teacher

Students will explore Canada's history of residential schools and their impact on Indigenous communities through activities like book responses, letter-writing, and social-emotional exercises. Delve into crucial topics, fostering empathy and understanding while honoring Indigenous resilience. This resource empowers students to reflect, learn, and advocate for reconciliation in Canadian history.

Bundle includes the following resources:
1. Orange Shirt Day Lesson
2. Phyllis's Orange Shirt Reading Response
3. When We Were Alone Reading Response
4. Residential School Empathy Activity
5. Writing Letters to Residential School Survivors

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7 Sacred Teachings Animal BUNDLE - Indigenous Culture, Life Cycles, Lessons

By West Coast Indigenous Teacher

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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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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Orange Shirt Day Bundle - Truth and Reconciliation in Canada - Primary

By West Coast Indigenous Teacher

Orange Shirt Day Activities perfect for Truth and Reconciliation Day (Orange Shirt Day). Land acknowledgements, Orange Shirt Day lesson, Phyllis's Orange Shirt, Residential School lesson and Orange Shirt Day art all included! Designed to foster understanding and empathy among students. These resources are made for primary students.

Resources Included:

1. Indigenous People in Canada: Engage students with two hassle-free activities that explore the rich heritage of Indigenous peoples in Canada.

2. Orange Shirt Day Lesson: Delve into the profound impact of residential schools with a detailed 6 page handout, accompanied by reflection questions and an answer key.

3. Phyllis's Orange Shirt - Reading Response: Read Phyllis's Orange Shirt, about residential schools in Canada. Reflection questions with answer key, drawing reflection SEL activity.

4. Residential School Empathy Activity (Every Child Activity): Deepen students' comprehension of the impact of residential schools with perceptive exercises, including a writing prompt and a bulletin board activity fostering empathy and awareness.

5. Land Acknowledgement Package: Instill the importance of acknowledging and connecting with the land by guiding students through crafting their own Land Acknowledgements.

6. Orange Shirt Day Printables: Prepare for Orange Shirt Day with two engaging activities tailored for elementary students, featuring colouring page posters and writing prompts.

This bundle offers a perfect reconciliation activity for primary-aged students, facilitating meaningful discussions and learning experiences around Truth and Reconciliation Day.

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Indigenous Story of Sasquatch / Bigfoot - 7 Sacred Teachings

By West Coast Indigenous Teacher

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.

Page 1: Lesson plan
Page 2: The story of sasquatch
Page 3: Handout page (name, appearance, sightings)
Page 4: Create your own sasquatch activity

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Phyllis's Orange Shirt - Reading Response - Indigenous Education

By West Coast Indigenous Teacher

3 activities to support the reading of Phyllis's Orange Shirt, an Indigenous written book about Phyllis's time in a Canadian residential school. This book unveils the impact on Indigenous people and communities. Engage with reflection questions, an illustration activity to support student well-being and a writing activity where students reflect on why they wear orange shirts. Perfect for Orange Shirt Day and the path to truth and reconciliation, it fosters understanding of Canada's history and empowers students to reflect on their own resilience.

Page 1: Phyllis's Orange Shirt lesson plan

Page 2: Phyllis's Orange Shirt reflection questions
Page 3: Phyllis's Orange Shirt reflection questions (answer key)
Page 4: Phyllis's Orange Shirt illustration reflection
Page 5: Writing activity ("I wear an orange shirt...")

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