This Indigenous Peoples Day activity or Native American Heritage Month lesson, students will learn about Turtle Island. Turtle Island refers to North America for many Indigenous people. Students will learn about the Turtle Island creation story and Indigenous storytelling. Creative writing activity, reflection questions and a bonus colouring page included! Perfect for Indigenous Peoples Day or Native American Heritage Month!

Page 1: The Legend of Turtle Island lesson plan
Page 2: Indigenous Storytelling handout
Page 3: The Story, Turtle Island illustration
Page 4: Full page illustration of Turtle Island
Page 5: The Legend of Turtle Island reflection questions
Page 6: Turtle Island Storytelling Activity
Page 7: Turtle Island Colouring page *bonus*

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