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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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Indigenous People in Canada

Residential School Reading Response (intermediate)

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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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Indigenous Heroes Research Project
First Nations in British Columbia (lesson and research project)
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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 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 People in Canada

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Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day with this bundle that honours Indigenous communities and Indigenous people in Canada. Explore the Medicine Wheel, 7 Sacred Teachings, Indigenous groups in Canada and have students complete a project on an Indigenous hero of their choosing.

Indigenous Peoples Day Bundle Includes:

1. Indigenous Heroes in Canada Research Project: A comprehensive project celebrating Indigenous heroes with handouts, reflection sheets, and guidance.

2. Indigenous People in Canada (English): Engaging, no-prep activities designed to deepen students' understanding of Indigenous peoples in Canada. French and English copies included.

3. Indigenous People in Canada (French) Engaging, no-prep activities designed to deepen students' understanding of Indigenous peoples in Canada. French and English copies included.

4. Indigenous Medicine Wheel - SEL & Goalsetting: Explore the Indigenous Medicine Wheel's holistic approach to well-being and goal-setting through two interactive activities.

5. Seven Sacred Teachings: Dive into the Seven Sacred Teachings! Students will create a 7 Sacred Teachings booklet and learn the lessons from bear, wolf, beaver, eagle, buffalo, turtle and sasquatch!

6. National Indigenous Peoples Day Handout: A bonus file to commemorate this important day.

This Indigenous Peoples Day bundle provides educators with essential resources for promoting cultural understanding and appreciation on Indigenous Peoples Day, making it a must-have for classrooms across Canada.

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All About Canada's Indian Act

Canada's Residential Schools

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This Indigenous Education beginners bundle is perfect for Orange Shirt Day, Indigenous Peoples Day activities or any day of the school year. Write land acknowledgements, learn about the Medicine Wheel, discover the Indigenous story of Turtle Island and learn about Canada's Indigenous communities. These Indigenous Education lessons can be used as Orange Shirt Day activities as well as Indigenous Peoples Day activities.

Resource 1: Indigenous People in Canada
Two NO prep Indigenous Education activities to help students learn about Indigenous people in Canada. Use for social studies, history, Indigenous education, Orange Shirt Day or Indigenous Peoples Day. Every teacher in Canada should have this resource.

Resource 2: Land Acknowledgement Package
Write Land Acknowledgements with my land acknowledgement lesson. Learn and recognize the land you live and play on, understand the parts of a land acknowledgement and learn to write your own Land Acknowledgement activity.

Resource 3: Indigenous Medicine Wheel Lesson

Social-Emotional Learning using the Indigenous Medicine Wheel. Students will learn about the 4 types of well-being and connect it to their life. Students will create a Medicine Wheel that is individualized to them. Goal setting activity using the Medicine Wheel. 2 activities included.

Resource 4: The Legend of Turtle Island
This resource includes the Indigenous creation story of Turtle Island, an illustration of the land, reflection questions and a drawing activity.

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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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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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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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All About Cedar
Indigenous Nature Search and Find
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Engage your students with these Pre-Reading Historical Introductions to 4 BIBLICALLY-BASED, Christian novels. These Digital Powerpoint lessons seamlessly present the background to each novel's significant setting with critical world events of the time period. These resources greatly improve comprehension while aligning to standards, ensuring a richer literary experience for all learning styles.

• Where the Red Fern Grows by Rawls Wilson -*audiobook link included

• The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare -*audiobook link included

• Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt - *audiobook link included

• Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred Taylor

For use with whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual/homeschool classrooms

Each POWERPOINT presentation includes:

1. **Author Photo and Short Biography** Providing students with a personal connection to the author, enhancing their engagement and understanding of the writer’s influence behind the story.

2. **Historical Fiction Genre** Preparing students to critically analyze how real-world events of the time-period are portrayed through creative storytelling.

3. **Audio Link to Book**Providing an additional resource to support diverse learning styles and ensuring all students can access and engage with the text.

4. **Location Facts, Photos, and Maps** Providing students with a concrete understanding of the setting, enriching their grasp of the historical and geographical context of the story.

5. **Time-period Facts, Photos and Links** Helping students visualize and comprehend the novel’s historical context, deepening their understanding of the events and culture depicted in the story.

6. **Link to Time-period Music** Immersing students in the cultural atmosphere of the era, promoting an emotional connection.

7. **Links to Historical Video Clips** Bringing history to life, providing visual imagery and helping students better understand the events and people of the time-period.

8. **List of Books Written by each Author** Reading other books by the same author is important because it allows students to explore similar themes and styles, fostering a greater interest in literature and a deeper connection with the author's body of work.

9. **Pre- and Post- Printable Assessments with Answer Keys** Crucial for the digital introduction lesson helping to gauge students' initial knowledge and track their progress, ensuring their understanding of the novel.

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:

· Introduce new story

· Provide factual backstory to historical fiction text

· Stimulate group discussion

· Create predictions about text

· Use as distance learning resource

· Post on webpage

· Add to electronic notebooks

Please be sure to view the preview and watch the video for detailed images and descriptions of the lesson.

This lesson is also available in Google Slides!

Enjoy!

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Engage your students with these Pre-Reading Historical Introductions to 4 BIBLICALLY-BASED, Christian novels. These Digital Google Lessons seamlessly present the background to each novel's significant setting with critical world events of the time-period. These resources greatly improve comprehension while aligning to standards, ensuring a richer literary experience for all learning styles.

• Where the Red Fern Grows by Rawls Wilson -audiobook link included

• The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare -audiobook link included

• Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt - audiobook link included

• Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred Taylor

For use with whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual/homeschool classrooms

Each Google Slides presentation includes:

1. **Author Photo and Short Biography** Providing students with a personal connection to the author, enhancing their engagement and understanding of the writer’s influence behind the story.

2. **Historical Fiction Genre** Preparing students to critically analyze how real-world events of the time-period are portrayed through creative storytelling.

3. **Audio Link to Book**Providing an additional resource to support diverse learning styles and ensuring all students can access and engage with the text.

4. **Location Facts, Photos, and Maps** Providing students with a concrete understanding of the setting, enriching their grasp of the historical and geographical context of the story.

5. **Time-period Facts, Photos and Links** Helping students visualize and comprehend the novel’s historical context, deepening their understanding of the events and culture depicted in the story.

6. **Link to Time-period Music** Immersing students in the cultural atmosphere of the era, promoting an emotional connection.

7. **Links to Historical Video Clips** Bringing history to life, providing visual imagery and helping students better understand the events and people of the time-period.

8. **List of Books Written by each Author** Reading other books by the same author is important because it allows students to explore similar themes and styles, fostering a greater interest in literature and a deeper connection with the author's body of work.

9. **Pre- and Post- Printable Assessments with Answer Keys** Crucial for the digital introduction lesson helping to gauge students' initial knowledge and track their progress, ensuring their understanding of the novel.

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:

· Introduce new story

· Provide factual backstory to historical fiction text

· Stimulate group discussion

· Create predictions about text

· Use as distance learning resource

· Post on webpage

· Add to electronic notebooks

Please be sure to view the preview and watch the video for detailed images and descriptions of the lesson.

This lesson is also available in PowerPoint.

Enjoy!

-From Kiwious About Vocab

Explore Métis culture with this 27 page BUNDLE where students will learn about dot art, jigging, Louis Riel, Terry Fox and the Red River Rebellion.

Métis Culture, Louis Riel and the Red River Rebellion (8 pages)
8 page lesson about Métis culture including: The Métis sash, Métis jigging, Métis Dot Art. Students will learn who Louis Riel was, The Red River Rebellion and Fort Garry!

Métis Dot Art (8 pages)

Dive into Métis Dot Art, mimicking traditional beadwork, nurturing creativity while sharing cultural insight. Discover Métis dot art and enjoy The Giving Tree story. With a lesson plan, student activities, and a class project, it's a rich journey into Métis culture, perfect for sparking curiosity and appreciation in students.

Terry Fox: a Canadian Metis Hero (11 pages)
Terry Fox is a Canadian hero, but did you know he was Indigenous? Learn about Terry Fox's life, his dreams and goals, his Marathon of Hope run AND his Métis heritage. 4 handout pages, reflection questions (with answer key), and four activities.

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Discover the historical significance of frybread / bannock, traditional Indigenous cooking techniques, and the impact of European influence. Included is a worksheet and a Cree language activity to deepen students' understanding. Follow step-by-step instructions and utilize recipe cards for both fried and baked bannock for a delicious culinary experience!

Page 1: Making Bannock Together: Lesson Plan
Page 2: What is Bannock? (handout)
Page 3: Before the Arrival of the Europeans (handout)
Page 4: The Arrival of the Europeans (handout)
Page 5: All About Bannock worksheet (questions)
Page 6: All About Bannock worksheet (answer key)
Page 7: Making Bannock Together (notes for teachers)
Page 8: Baked Bannock step by step guide
Page 9: Fried Bannock step by step guide
Page 10: Baked Bannock recipe cards
Page 11: Fried Bannock recipe cards
Page 12: Awasis & the World Famous Bannock Cree Language activity (lesson plan)
Page 13: Cree Language Matching Activity
Page 14: Cree Language Matching Activity (answer key)

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Research project examining the 94 Calls to Action aimed at advancing reconciliation for Indigenous peoples in Canada. The resource includes a comprehensive list of all 94 Calls, a checklist, an update on completed actions as of December 2023, and a student research project with guiding questions. Recommended for grades 5 and above, this social studies resource offers a meaningful exploration of reconciliation efforts in Canada.

Page 1: Lesson Plan

Page 2: Understanding the 94 Calls to Action handout

Page 3-8: All 94 Calls to Action listed

Page 9: Completed Calls to Action (as of December 2023)

Page 10-13: 94 Calls to Action checklist

Page 14-19: Research Project work pages

Other Social Studies resources:

Moose Hide Campaign lesson
MMIWG Research Project
All About Canada's Indian Act

Canada's Residential Schools
Indigenous Veterans Day
First Nations in British Columbia (lesson and research project)

First Nations Connection to Salmon (life cycle and culture)

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In this primary resource, students will explore 8 engaging, no-prep activities that celebrate Indigenous culture, each tied to one of the Sacred Teachings. Learn about love (eagle), respect (buffalo), courage (bear), honesty (sasquatch), wisdom (beaver), humility (wolf), and truth (turtle). For a deeper dive into these animals—including their life cycles, diets, habitats, and cultural significance—be sure to check out the 7 Sacred Teachings Animal Bundle! I also have an intermediate/middle school resource covering the 7 Sacred Teachings

Page 1-2 : Seven Sacred Teachings lesson plan

Page 3: "My 7 Sacred Teachings Booklet" activity
Page 4: Self Love Jar of Feathers activity (Eagle)
Page 5: Respect questions (Buffalo)
Page 6: Be Courageous activity (Bear)
Page 7: Honesty is Important activity (Sasquatch)
**Page 8:**The Story of Two Wolves
Page 9: Humble Like Wolf Activity (Wolf)
Page 10: You Are Wise activity (Beaver)
Page 11: Live the Truth colouring sheet (Turtle)

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HISTORICAL BACKGROUND FOR 3 NOVELS SET DURING

COLONIAL AMERICA bundle includes 3 texts :

"The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare BL 5.7

"Woods Runner" by Gary Paulson BL 5.5

"The Sign of the Beaver" by Elizabeth George Speare BL 4.9

These 3 introductory historical Google Slide lessons provide digital pre-reading information for the author, genre, and setting. Historical facts, photo visuals, and video clips clearly support the details of the text.

EACH GOOGLE SLIDE CONTAINS:

**HISTORICAL SLIDES filled with links to critical information, factual videos & time period music...**Please be aware that YOUTUBE LINKS open to a standard warning page which must be clicked to access video.

Opening slide

-genre, author photo and short author bio.

Setting slides

-Location facts, photos, maps

-Time period facts, photos and links

-Link to period music

-Links to historical video clips

World Event slides

-The World Events which shape the context of each novel set during Colonial America are explained through rich photos, maps, and video links. The huge impact these events had on the people living during this time-period is presented to better set the stage for reading.

GOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous historical fiction literature by front-loading historical facts to aid comprehension & align to standards

AUDIENCE: whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual classrooms

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:

· Introduce new story

· Provide backstory to text

· Stimulate group discussion

· Create predictions about text

· Use as distance learning resource

· Provide test review

· Prompt Writing or Research assignments

PRINTABLE USES: Worksheets, word walls, interactive notebooks

Please be sure to view the preview and watch the video for detailed images and descriptions of the lesson.

This bundle is also available in PowerPoint.

Enjoy!

-From Kiwious About Vocab!

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND FOR 3 NOVELS SET DURING

COLONIAL AMERICA bundle includes 3 texts :

"The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare BL 5.7

"Woods Runner" by Gary Paulson BL 5.5

"The Sign of the Beaver" by Elizabeth George Speare BL 4.9

These 3 introductory historical lessons provide digital pre-reading information for the author, genre, and setting. Historical facts, photo visuals, and video clips clearly support the details of the text.

EACH POWERPOINT CONTAINS:

**HISTORICAL SLIDES filled with links to critical information, factual videos & time period music...**Please be aware that YOUTUBE LINKS open to a standard warning page which must be clicked to access video.

Opening slide
-genre, author photo and short author bio.

Setting slides
-Location facts, photos, maps
-Time period facts, photos and links
-Link to period music
-Links to historical video clips

World Event slides

-The World Events which shape the context of each novel set during Colonial America are explained through rich photos, maps, and video links. The huge impact these events had on the people living during this time-period is presented to better set the stage for reading.

GOAL: to prepare each student to read rigorous historical fiction literature by front-loading historical facts to aid comprehension & align to standards

AUDIENCE: whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual classrooms

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:

· Introduce new story
· Provide backstory to text
· Stimulate group discussion
· Create predictions about text
· Use as distance learning resource
· Provide test review
· Prompt Writing or Research assignments

PRINTABLE USES: Worksheets, word walls, interactive notebooks

Please be sure to view the preview and watch the video for detailed images and descriptions of the lesson.

This bundle is also available in Google.

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Ideal for your truth and reconciliation journey with Indigenous peoples in Canada, featuring five student activities and a comprehensive checklist for crafting a land acknowledgement. Through these Indigenous Education activities, students will establish connections with the land they inhabit, identify the Indigenous territories they reside in, and independently compose their own land acknowledgements, fostering understanding and respect for Indigenous lands and peoples.

Page 1: Land Acknowledgement Lesson Plan
Page 2: Understanding Land Acknowledgement handout (brainstorming activity included)
Page 3: Creating Land Acknowledgements checklist
Page 4: Land Acknowledgement reflection questions (worksheet)
Page 5: My Land Acknowledgement fill in the blanks template
Page 6: My Land Acknowledgement fill in the blanks template (example)
Page 7: My Land Acknowledgement worksheet (illustration and written acknowledgement activity)
Page 8: I live on ______ lands colouring sheet

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Create land acknowledgements with this land acknowledgement activity. Create a class land acknowledgement, and reflect on students' treasured places. Perfect Orange Shirt Day activity, Indigenous Peoples day activity and is a perfect outdoor education activity. 4 activities included!

Page 1: Land Acknowledgement Lesson Plan

Page 2: Land Acknowledgement Lesson Plan page 2

Page 3: What are land acknowledgments handout, checklist

Page 4: Whose land are we on activity handout and activity (activity 1)

Page 5: My Treasured Place activity (activity 2)

Page 6: Creating our class land acknowledgement template (activity 3)

Page 7: Our class land acknowledgement template
Page 8: We live on ____ lands colouring page (activity 4)

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