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Should Art Be for Art's Sake?
Young scholars examine how European-America aestheticians (philosophers of art) do not all agree about the value and definition of art. students examine how some cultures do not have a distinct word or definition for art.
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Art Around the World
The non-fiction book Art Around the World by Heather Leonard serves as inspiration for learning how art reflects cultures and values. New vocabulary and background knowledge are fleshed out before reading the story. Afterward, the class...
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First Nations: Analysing Sources
Ninth graders examine the lifestyle and culture of First Nations people. They investigate and analyze primary and secondary source documents.
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To Dig or Not to Dig: The Stadium Showdown
Learners examine an ethical public dilemma. In this cultural resource lesson, students role play to examine their personal beliefs regarding the protection of cultural resources. They evaluate possible actions they can take to protect...
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Aboriginal Physical Education
Students engage in p.e. activities that have roots in native Indian, Metis, and Inuit cultures. They practice the skill involved and listen to the significance behind the skill. They read relevant books and define new terminology.
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Mixing Up the Melting Pot
Students examine the cultures of indigenous peoples and how they have or have not assimilated into modern society. They create reports with recommendations on how the Nukak of Columbia could be assimilated into society.
Indian Land Tenure Foundation
More Tribal Homelands
Here is a very fun idea that introduces young learners to how geographical location affects cultural development. They are introduced to four areas where Native Americans have lived in the past by reading stories and examining images....
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Governance
Students explore government by researching Native American history. For this First Nations culture lesson, students define the Aboriginal action of speaking in a circle as a group. Students discuss their likes and dislikes with the class...
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Body Decorations
Body decoration has been practiced for years and years, and it is often associated with a culturally significant event. To celebrate Harmony Day, children discuss the Hindu custom of henna or hand painting. They brainstorm ways people...
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Dual place names in Australia
Students discuss landmarks commonly found on maps. They are divided into two groups, and asked to draw a map for a friend who hasn't been to the area. Group A may use street and place names, group B may not. Students discuss the role of...
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Surviving the Winter
Fifth graders investigate given cultures using the internet, personal interviews and other sources, They examine how the civilizations of six Native American tribes and six Australian Aboriginal tribes survived during their respective...
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The Origin of Life: Alternative Views
Students explore the topics of faith and science as they relate to the origins of life. They consider the major points of Darwin's Theory of Evolution and brainstorm various explanations of how life began. Students investigate different...
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Role Models- Grade 9
Ninth graders research Aboriginal role models. In this native studies lesson, 9th graders select leaders of the First Nations and Metis Nations of the Saskatchewan and research their contributions to society. Students create presentation...
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Diversity
Eleventh graders research the meaning of diversity and human rights in various countries. In this Social Studies lesson, 11th graders reflect on the aspects that can negatively affect First Nations people, then select a country that has...
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Diversity Grade 12
Twelfth graders explore injustices that natives of Canada want rectified. In this diversity lesson plan, 12th graders discuss former Canadian policies that were morally objectionable. Students discuss how the past indiscretions should be...
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Pieces of the World
Students locate Australia in relation to rest of world, read poem Pieces of the World by Mervyn James, explore kinds of journeys that Australians have made, and examine their effects - the emotions, the realities and the practicalities.
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Multicultural and Anti-racism Activities Brainstorm
Students explore reasons for and effects of racism. They discuss issues of discrimination. Students complete various activities to explore anti-racism and discover ways to encourage multicultural practices.
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Aboriginal Art
High schoolers use a cross-curricular visual art and information literacy resource designed to develop skills to help find meaning in Aboriginal art and culture. The tasks using information literacy skills require students to determine...
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Atlatl Lessons
Fifth graders study math patterns and relationships as well as learn about the heritage of Aboriginal peoples of Saskatchewan. In this patterns and heritage lesson, 5th graders research the daily lives of First Nations People in...
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Going into the Great North
Students observe and investigate the areas included in the Great North. In this geography lesson, students observe a documentary based on the Great North. Later the students will draw and identify countries within the arctic circle and...
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Lessons for Atlatl Users with Some Experience-Grade 5
Fifth graders throw darts, collecting data for distance traveled. In this data analysis lesson plan, 5th graders throw a dart using an atlatl. They calculate the speed for each throw and determine the best dart length for distance throws.
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Participants are challenged to create several different sorting groups for the set of images.
Students examine the influence of interaction with other cultures and the environment in relation to calendars. They also look at the origins of the calendar we use every day.
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Geography Lesson Plan
Students examine the history of the Aborigines. In this Australia lesson, students research selected websites and print materials regarding the lives of the Aborigines and create posters that showcase their findings.
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Treaties
Second graders explore Canadian history by investigating the First Nations. For this Aboriginal treaty lesson, 2nd graders identify the specific agreements made between European settlers and Aboriginals which caused the formation of...