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Didgeridoos
Students explore the Aboriginal culture from Australia and create and play their own didgeridoo using recycled objects.
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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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The Geography of Aboriginal Languages in Canada
Students study the relationship between geography and the Aboriginal language communities.
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Aboriginal Peoples
Students examine data from the 2001 Census on the Aboriginal population. They cover the topics of distribution of the Aboriginal population across the country, the three Aboriginal groups, age, and language. Students build interpretive...
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Traditional Australian Aboriginal Society
For this research worksheet, students study about the Traditional Australian Aboriginal Society. Using research tools, students complete 5 short answer questions.
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Women's Roles in the Mi'kmaq Community Long Ago
Fifth graders examine the roles of Aboriginal women in their community long ago. They explore the different roles Aboriginal women portray in today's society. They address any stereotyping they may have regarding Aboriginal people.
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Maurie Japarta Ryan, Oral History Analysis
Students research Australian History as it relates to the separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families. In this Maurie Japarta Ryan lesson, students apply specific skills pertaining to oral history...
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Bark Art
Students examine Aborigines, a group of people indigenous, or native, to Australia. They view examples of Aboriginal bark art and create pictures in the style of Aboriginal bark art.
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How Would You Feel?
Sixth graders put themselves in the shoes of aborigines who were displaced from their homes in the 1800s by Europeans who came in and took their land from them. They discuss the social injustices suffered by these people, and write a...
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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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Unity: Making a Heritage Quilt
Students examine Canandian culture and heritage to further their appreciation. They explore the issue of Canadian unity and participate in a quilt making activity that incorporates symbolism.
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Economic Decision-Making
Tenth graders examine the cultural values of the Aboriginal people of Canada. In this global economics lesson, 10th graders discuss how capitalistic economies have changed the traditional values of the Aboriginal people in Canada.
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Animal skeletal design-reduction relief prints
Sixth graders compare and contrast various forms of artistic expression associated with specific groups of people, geographic regions, or time periods, specifically, art of Australia, and create art works using procedures borrowed from...
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Treaties
Fifth graders investigate Canadian history by examining the alliances made in the past. In this Canadian treaties instructional activity, 5th graders identify the Native Americans of Canada, known as the First Nations people or...
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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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Australian Legends
Learners discover legends of Australia and compare them to Biblical stories. In this Australian legends lesson, students discuss the Australian "Stories of the Dreaming" and their purpose in Australian culture. Learners work in groups...
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To Dig or Not to Dig: The Stadium Showdown
Pupils examine an ethical public dilemma. For 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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First Nations
In this social studies worksheet, students find the words that name some of the first nations in the world. The answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Australia and New Zealand
Send your learners off on a research adventure with a worksheet on essential facts about Australia and New Zealand. It includes 18 short-answer response questions, as well as a map activity where pupils locate a variety of geographic...
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Diversity Grade 12
Twelfth graders explore injustices that natives of Canada want rectified. In this diversity lesson, 12th graders discuss former Canadian policies that were morally objectionable. Students discuss how the past indiscretions should be...
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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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Critical Thinking About Government
Young scholars research the Comox Band's system of government and report on what kind of government they think would work for them. In this government lesson plan, students decide between a hereditary system or an election system of...
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Impact on Your Essence
Students are introduced to the use of symbolism and how it can change one's view of a piece of art. Using a piece of art, they view it as if they were the artist and create a symbol that accompanies it. They discuss the impact of two-...
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Building the CPR
Tenth graders identify and clarify a problem, an issue, or an inquiry.They plan and conduct library and community research using primary and secondary print and non-print sources, including electronic sources. Students generate and...