Totem Poles Informational Articles and Activity: Indigenous People of Canada
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Are you looking for information on Indigenous Peoples of Canada, that's up-to-date, culturally sensitive, clearly structured, AND has student friendly language? This is it!
Students will explore 4 types of totem poles and their meaning in a two-page informational article written at grade level. They will also learn about 6 different animals and what they represent to the Haida culture (colour and black and white versions provided).
You will receive:
♥ Detailed, step-by-step lesson plan
♥ 3 two-page articles (Totem Poles, Totem Symbols, Totem Colours)
♥ Ideas for how students can demonstrate their comprehension
♥ Interactive notebook pieces
The following animals are covered:
♥ Bear
♥ Beaver
♥ Eagle
♥ Fox
♥ Orca
♥ Thunderbird
Real images are used to supplement the information where possible. Students will gain a fuller understanding of Canada's Indigenous totem poles, traditionally and in modern-day times.
This resource has been created with accuracy and cultural sensitivity in mind. It is in keeping with the recommendations by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. A portion of the proceeds from your purchase will go to support The Orange Shirt Society. Find out more at orangeshirtday.org.
This resource integrates in inferencing skills and requires very little prep! It aligns with:
British Columbia: Grade 3
•cultural characteristics and ways of life of local First Peoples and global indigenous peoples
•aspects of life shared by and common to peoples and cultures
•interconnections of cultural and technological innovations of global and local indigenous peoples
•governance and social organization in local and global indigenous societies
British Columbia: Grade 4
•the history of the local community and of local First Peoples communities
Alberta: Grade 5
5.2.2 examine, critically, the ways of life of Aboriginal peoples in Canada by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues:
• What do the stories of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples tell us about their beliefs
regarding the relationship between people and the land? (I, CC, TCC, LPP)
• How are the Aboriginal cultures and ways of life unique in each of the western, northern, central and eastern regions of Canada? (I, CC, TCC)
Saskatchewan: Grade 4
DR4.2 Explain the relationship of First Nations and Métis peoples with the land.
b. Research traditional lifestyles of First Nations communities and peoples prior to
European contact (e.g., hunting, gathering, movement of people to follow food sources).
Manitoba: Grade 5
5-VH-011 Appreciate the Aboriginal, French, and British heritage of Canada.
Need more?
♥ Indigenous Cultures Informational Article Bundle
♥ Indigenous Structures Informational Articles and Activity
♥ Indigenous Technologies PowerPoint and Activity
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