6th Grade For All Subjects Cultural Activities

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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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1. Digital Yearbook Creation for Any Novel:

• Engages students in an immersive project where they create a digital yearbook based on a novel. This resource facilitates a deeper understanding of characters, themes, and events using Google Slides.

1. Virtual Winter Sports Exploration:

• An interactive digital resource for grades 4-6 that explores winter sports. It includes a comprehensive study of sports history, rules, equipment, and famous athletes, enhancing knowledge with engaging visuals and content.

1. Global Bites - New Years' Celebrations and Food Traditions:

• This inquiry-based learning project explores global New Year celebrations and food traditions. It's an engaging way for students to learn about cultural diversity and culinary practices around the world.

1. A Personal Identity Project for Middle Schoolers (SEL Digital Resource):

• Focuses on social-emotional learning (SEL) by allowing students to explore and present their personal identity. This project encourages self-reflection and expression through a digital medium.

1. A Day in My Life - SEL, Public Speaking, Photography Project:

• Combines SEL, public speaking, and photography, where students document and share 'A Day in My Life'. It's an excellent resource for developing storytelling, presentation, and photography skills.

1. My First Summer Job - Project-Based Learning Project:

• A practical project-based learning experience where students explore the concept of a first summer job. This digital resource covers job searching, application processes, and job responsibilities.

1. My Dream Summer Vacation - Project-Based Learning:

• Allows students to plan their dream summer vacation, integrating skills like budgeting, itinerary planning, and geographical exploration. It's a creative way to learn about different destinations and travel planning.

Each of these digital resources offers unique and interactive learning experiences, perfect for enhancing student engagement and skills in various areas. They are ideal for virtual learning environments, providing meaningful and educational activities.