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Once Upon A Time (Saxipak’a): Lesson Plan 1 Lesson PlanOnce Upon A Time (Saxipak’a): Lesson Plan 1 Lesson Plan
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Channel Islands Film
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Once Upon A Time (Saxipak’a): Lesson Plan 1

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  • West of the West, Tales from California's Channel islands
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As part of a study of the history of the Chumash on California's Channel Island chain, class members view the documentary Once Upon a Time, respond to discussion questions, and create a timeline for the different waves of migration.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

the chumash, native american culture, native american history, native american tribes, native americans, north american native americans, california history, california geography, spanish colonialism, oral tradition, map skills

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Begin the lesson by showing the West of the West's video, Tales from California's Channel Islands, that provides a the context for the remainder of documentaries in the series

Classroom Considerations

  • The activity is designed to accompany a viewing of West of the West's documentary Once Upon a Time

Pros

  • Included in the eight-page packet are discussion questions, a vocabulary worksheet and answer key, a map, a template for the timeline, and links to additional resources

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.7

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