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Outdoor Education Learning Bundle - Indigenous Education
By West Coast Indigenous Teacher
Dive into outdoor education with this outdoor learning bundle. Indigenous Sacred Medicines, nature journal activity, I Spy seasonal sit spot activity, nature scavenger hunt, discover the cedar tree, and learn about the Indigenous history of lacrosse. 10+ outdoor education learning activities within this bundle!
Resources included in this bundle are:
1) Outdoor Education Nature Journal
Connect to nature, observe the land you live and learn on. This nature journal includes 4 writing prompts and 2 fun activities to do outside.
2) Indigenous Sacred Medicines
Students will understand the cultural significance of tobacco, sage, cedar and sweetgrass - the four Indigenous Sacred Medicines. Students will learn how Indigenous people use these plants in ceremony and in daily life. Students will learn about the life cycle of these plants and they will create a Sacred Medicines booklet.
3) Cedar Tree Inquiry
Learn about cedar, the tree of life for Indigenous people. 1 of 4 Sacred Indigenous Medicines. Traditional uses of cedar, the origin of cedar, the cultural importance. Students will get the chance to make traditional cedar tea and students will work hard to create a tree ring project which represents their life so far. These turn out beautifully.
4) Indigenous Nature Search and Find (Scavenger Hunt Activity)
A fun, no prep outdoor education activity for students! Learn how Indigenous people value nature and the Earth. Like a scavenger hunt, students will search for (but will not touch or disturb) 7 nature items. This activity is made for people in British Columbia; as some items are specific to this province. Items are: cedar, fir, ferns, a feather, moss, spider web and a bug & student choice. I love doing this activity during spring time!
5) Indigenous History of Lacrosse
Do your students LOVE the sport of lacrosse? Mine too. This resource teaches you the Indigenous history of lacrosse. Two activities included: lacrosse reflection questions, and drawing activity.
6) I Spy Activity
Explore the seasons with our 'I Spy' activity book for kids! Each page is packed with fun challenges for students to study leaves, trees, and colours outdoors. With one page for each season, it's the perfect way to learn and play in nature!
7) The Seasons - An Indigenous Perspective
Explore traditional Indigenous life throughout the four seasons in this authentic resource. Delve into Indigenous inventions, hunting, gathering, and ways of life.
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First Nations Connection to Salmon (life cycle and culture)
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Indigenous People in Canada
Residential School Reading Response (intermediate)
Medicine Wheel SEL and Goalsetting
Indigenous Heroes Research Project
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Orange Shirt Day Bundle - Truth and Reconciliation in Canada - Intermediate
By West Coast Indigenous Teacher
Commemorate National Truth and Reconciliation Day (Orange Shirt Day) with this Indigenous Education resource bundle, created by a First Nations educator, crafted to nurture empathy and comprehension among students. This bundle is made for intermediate students.
Resources Included:
1. Indigenous People in Canada: Immerse students in the vibrant heritage of Indigenous peoples with two user-friendly activities, seamlessly adaptable for integration into various subjects and occasions like social studies, history, Indigenous education, Orange Shirt Day, or Indigenous Peoples Day.
2. Orange Shirt Day Lesson: Explore the profound effect of residential schools through a comprehensive 6 page handout, complemented by reflective questions and an answer key for in-depth understanding.
3. Residential School Empathy 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.
4. When We Were Alone - Reading Response: Reading response to "When We Were Alone", reading response questions, reflection activity.
5. Writing Letters to Residential School Survivors: Engage students in a meaningful truth and reconciliation exercise with this no-prep writing activity. Encourage them to compose letters to residential school survivors in Canada, fostering empathy and understanding.
6. Land Acknowledgement Package: Cultivate a sense of reverence for the land by guiding students in crafting their own Land Acknowledgements, instilling a profound connection to the environment.
This bundle offers an ideal reconciliation activity for intermediate middle or high school students, facilitating transformative discussions and immersive learning experiences on Truth and Reconciliation Day.
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Orange Shirt Day Bundle (primary)
Land Acknowledgements (primary)
Indigenous Education Beginners Bundle
First Nations People in British Columbia
Indigenous People in Canada
Medicine Wheel SEL and Goalsetting
First Nations in British Columbia (lesson and research project)
First Nations Connection to Salmon (life cycle and culture)
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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!
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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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Orange Shirt Day Bundle (intermediate)
Land Acknowledgements (primary)
Indigenous Education Beginners Bundle
Orange Shirt Day Bundle (primary)
Indigenous People in Canada
Medicine Wheel SEL and Goalsetting
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