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Deepening Knowledge

Senior Grades 9 and up

 

Language as a Career Asset
(Grade 10) Subject Strands: Career Studies

Cultural and Historical Contributions
(Grade 10) Subject Strands: Canadian and World Studies History

Media Portrayal of Aboriginal Peoples
(Grade 11) Subject Strands: English

Geotechnologies and First Nations Issues
(Grade 11) Subject Strands: Geography

Aboriginal Peoples' Rights in Canada
(Grade 11) Subject Strands: Canadian and World Studies Law

Shaping the Political Landscape
(Grade 11) Subject Strands: Canadian and World Studies Politics

Culture and Leadership Studies
(Grade 12) Subject Strands: Business

Resource Development and Its Impact
(Grade 12) Subject Strands: Economics

National Gallery of Canada
ART Lesson plans based on Canadian contemporary Aboriginal art.  (All grades)

The Medicine Wheel and Seven Stages of Life:  Ojibwe Nation Lesson Plan
(Grades 7-9) Subject Strands: Geography, Natural Science, Botany, Astronomy, Art

Four Directions Learning Activity:  Cree Nation Lesson Plan
(Grades 7-9) Subject Strands: Social Studies, Ecology, Biology, Family Studies

Thanksgiving Address, Creation Story:  Mohawk Nation Lesson Plan
(Grades 7-9) Subject Strand: Social Studies, Family Studies

Four Directions Learning Activity:  Cree Nation Lesson Plan
(Grades 10-12) Subject Strands: Social Studies, Ecology, Biology, Family Studies

Mi'kmaq Creation Story:  Mi'kmaq Nation Lesson Plan
(Grades 10-12) Subject Strands: Biology, Chemistry, Eath Space Science, Philosophy

The Tipi, The Circle Model and Governance: Blackfoot Nation Lesson Plan
(Grades 10-12) Subject Strands: Political Science, Law, Architecture

The Four Sky Dwellers and The Tree of Peace: Mohank Nation Lesson Plan
(Grades 10-12) Subject Strand: History

From the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation

From the website: "This series of lessons incorporates four of the foundational objectives from the unit entitled Earth and Space Science: Weather Dynamics (WD) in the Science 10 Curriculum Guide.
These lessons examine cultural perspectives on weather and weather predictions, and are
designed to be an introduction to the topic of weather."  (Level Senior)

The Night Sky (Unit plan)

From the University of Saskatchewan College of Education

Astronomy is contextualized with Aboriginal cosmology, providing a framework for learning both Western Science concepts and Aboriginal Ways of Knowing.  (Level Intermediate/Senior)

Walking With The Earth - Pimohtiwin

From the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation

A field-trip based unit on looking at biodiversity in natural systems and exploring cultural perspectives on sustainability.  (Level Intermediate/Senior)

Racism in Sports Teams Trademarks

Level Intermediate/Senior

by Mohini Athia, 2012.  Powerpoint presentation with accompanying ISU.  Presented at the "Kimaaciihtoomin e-anishinaabe-kikinoo’amaageyak/Beginning to teach in an indigenous way” 2012 Conference. 

Cultural Influences on Leadership Style

Grade 12; Level Senior

From the Ontario Ministry of Education.  From the lesson plan: "Students examine cultural influences and background as determinants of leadership styles in business organizations."

Language as a Career Asset

Grade 10; Level Senior

From the Ontario Ministry of Education.  From the lesson plan: "Students identify and discuss the ways in which speaking more than one language, and understanding more than one culture, can be an advantage in today’s job market."

 

 

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