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Indigenous Artists in Canada | Elementary Art Lessons and Projects
This set of art projects incorporates painting, oil pastels, printmaking and carving to study six different artists in Canada who identify as First Nations or Métis through creating a piece of art inspired by George Littlechild, Bill Reid, Dana Standinghorn, Jason Carter, Benjamin Chee Chee and Leah Dorian.This inspiring product includes:six different art projects (each one can usually be completed within a few hours from start to the end of clean-up).complete lesson plans with step-by-step inst
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Grades:
3rd - 6th
Every Child Matters - Sept 30th Orange Shirt Day - Resource and Mini-Reader K-3
Orange Shirt Day (September 30th) is known as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. It is a day we honour the Indigenous children who were sent to residential schools in Canada. We learn about why we wear orange shirts, and focus on educating young learners as to the history of residential schools, as well as Indigenous culture and tradition. This resource also focuses on teaching young learners about diversity, equity, equality and that every person is special.Worksheets in
Grades:
PreK - 3rd
Social Studies Interactions and Interdependence of Nations
Social Studies - Interactions and Interdependence of NationsThis resource includes all outcomes and indicators for Grade 2 - Unit 1 "Interactions and Interdependence of Nations", in the Saskatchewan Social Studies curriculum. It can be easily used for any primary Social Studies program. It includes 11 engaging and ready to use lessons.The outcomes included are for: IN2.1 Determine characteristics of a community. IN2.2 Create a representation of the diversity of cultural groups in the local commu
Grades:
1st - 3rd
Also included in: Grade 2 Social Studies Bundle
Indigenous People in Canada | Turtle Island Drama Circle
This set of drama circle cards is about the impact of colonization for First Nations or Indigenous People in Canada faced during colonization. As part of the truth and reconciliation process, this resource talks about the series of events since the arrival of Europeans including reserves, treaties, missionaries, and Residential Schools. This resource is part of our Social Studies Drama Circle Bundle.Drama circles are similar to readers' theatre activities where students read small sections of te
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Grades:
4th - 6th
Also included in: Alberta Social Studies Bundle Grade 4
Orange Shirt Day and Residential Schools - Truth and Reconciliation Activities
Orange Shirt Day and Residential Schools in Canada Close Reading Activities and Resources - This resource contains 4 reading passages related to Orange Shirt Day and Truth and Reconciliation, as well as Orange Shirt Day close reading activities, comprehension questions, and Orange Shirt Day activities. These meaningful resources will help you teach this important piece of history as we continue to move towards the path of truth and reconciliation. ✅Be sure to click on the preview above to see
Grades:
5th - 8th
Alberta's Geographic Regions Digital and Printable Grade 4 Social Studies Unit
This Alberta Grade 4 Social Studies unit will take your students on a trip across the province. Students will visit the 5 physical regions of Alberta. They will learn about the natural resources, climate, landforms and more of each geographical region. Students will visit the following regions of Alberta: GrasslandsCanadian ShieldParklandFoothillsRocky MountainsBoreal ForestCheck out the PREVIEW to see the digital and printable versions up close. What is Included?Digital Version:42 Google Slides
Grades:
4th - 5th
Orange Shirt Day with Caring and Fairness Activities, First Nations Canada
This Orange Shirt Day activity is a meaningful, printable resource that scaffolds students' familiar experiences - such as the first day of school - and expands on ideas of students’ responsibilities of helping and supporting each other and treating others fairly. The origin of Orange Shirt Day is included, plus a template to design their own shirts. The theme " Every Child Matters" covers character education skills and Canadian social studies concepts. This resource eliminates the need to spend
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Canada Country Study *BEST SELLER* Comprehension, Activities + Play Pretend
Let's explore the country of Canada! Your students will love this fun-fact-filled country study project, (duplicate text to the original booklet) reading comprehension passages with multi-choice questions, differentiated booklet options, boarding passes, postcards, and country-themed fun worksheet activities! ────────────Important Note: This country, along with all of our 192 other UN official countries, has been freshly updated in 2023 to ensure all the information included is as relevant and u
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Grades:
PreK - 4th
Canadian History Lessons | People Before Confederation
Teach about the contributions of different groups of people prior to confederation in Canada with this easy-to-prep package. The groups of people included are the Indigenous People, Vikings, the French explorers, English Fur Traders, Métis, Loyalists, Acadians, and Missionaries.This historical thinking product includes:complete lesson plans including suggestions to differentiate.2-3 weeks of activities that include reading, writing, drawing, summarizing, presenting, researching, and exploring.te
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Alberta Social Studies Bundle Grade 5
North America (Bundle): An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This North American bundle includes slideshows of Canada, the United States of America, and Mexico. Students will enjoy learning about food, clothing, art, tourist attractions, languages, national parks, and much more about each country. In all, there are 92 pages of information and beautiful photos! These slideshows can be shown to a class on a screen from your computer, printed as a book to use in centers, or for student research. Many teachers also use these to impress parents on multicultur
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Grades:
K - 6th
Orange Shirt Day with Mini Readers and Activities, A First Nations Activity
These Orange Shirt Day activities will provide a short introduction to the history behind Orange Shirt Day as well as the reason we honour Orange Shirt Day today. There are 3 one-page foldable mini books in colour and B/W. They are kid-friendly, easy to prepare, and a meaningful tool for also developing your students’ reading fluency and comprehension. The printable resource uses students' familiar experiences - such caring and treating others fairly - to introduce the sensitive topic of Orange
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K - 2nd
Canada: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous landmarks, food, art, and the culture of Canada. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on Canada. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL program and add or delete pag
Grades:
K - 5th
Ceremonial Plants Indigenous People in Canada | Research Activity
Focus on research skills with this low-prep project that teaches reading/creating maps, reading photographs and diagrams, notetaking and synthesizing information to research sacred plants of the Indigenous People in Canada used for healing, medicine and in their special ceremonies such as smudging and prayers.Specific instructions are included to teach each of the skills. This no prep package includes:complete teacher lesson plan including possible modifications for differentiation.maps showing
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4th - 6th
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Medicine Wheel SEL Unit: Indigenous Education
Teach SEL and health topics to primary grades using the medicine wheel, an Indigenous/Native American symbol!This unit helps students understand mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health and how each type of health affects the others. They'll learn about fostering healthy habits to improve overall well-being. Included are a teacher's guide, printable posters, whole-class activities, worksheets, and an end-of-unit assessment. This cross-curricular unit covers both primary health standards
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Grades:
K - 3rd
Indigenous ALL YEAR Social Studies History & Culture Mega Bundle
This Indigenous (First Nations, Native American) all year social studies mega bundle is full of a meaningful printables, lessons, activities, information and games to teach Indigenous history and Indigenous cultural values.Moreover, this unit takes out the guesswork and research to create authentic Indigenous culture and history lessons.Save 30% with this mega bundle (priced for the Canadian dollar), and you will receive all you need to teach socials studies units on Indigenous first peoples to
Grades:
3rd - 8th
Residential School & Orange Shirt Day BUNDLE for Elementary and Middle School
This Indigenous residential school orange shirt day unit is a meaningful printable package that gently teaches residential school history to elementary (intermediate) and middle school students through meaningful lessons, art projects, and activities. Using the anchor texts such as The Orange Shirt Story, Phyllis's Orange Shirt, Stolen Words, or Orange Shirt Day, (unit does not include digital or audio versions of the books), this unit provides a gentle look into residential school history. Alte
Grades:
3rd - 7th
Immigration to Canada After Confederation
Learn about the immigrants that came to Canada during the Third Wave (1890s-1910s). Students learn about traveling to Canada, timelines, and how immigrants lived in early Canada. The activities include writing, reading, drawing, presenting, collaborating in groups, and working individually, with only moments of prep.Start by seeing what students already know about immigration with a simple writing activity. Through reading accounts from immigrants, students will explore the challenges and sacrif
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Alberta Social Studies Bundle Grade 5
Fur Trading Fort 3-D Printable Model Template
The following is a template for a fur trading fort. I searched long and hard on-line for a simple, complete paper model of a fur trading fort for my students to construct, and I could not really find what I was looking for. Hence the following model that I made on the computer. My students loved creating it, and they were thoroughly engaged through the whole process. I have included tips and pictures to help guide you if you need them, but the model is straightforward. This download includes:- a
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Strong Stories: Coast Salish Series Lesson BUNDLE - Inclusive Learning
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Elementary School Students This learning resource BUNDLE is based on the Strong Stories: Coast Salish Series books and help organize and document student learning and understanding of the Coast Salish Culture. This bundle is perfect for: class discussions, individual learning or independent group learning stations.This product is featured in my blog: Strong Stories: my greatest discovery this year!Units included in this BUNDLE support th
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Every Child Matters Collaborative Poster - Orange Shirt Day Build a Poster
** Shop related products by clicking HERE **This collaborative poster activity is the perfect resource for:National Indigenous Peoples Day – June 21National Indigenous History Month - JuneInternational Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples – August 9National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - September 30This product provides 35 tiles (which are labeled in rows and columns for easy assembly) for students to design and decorate to put together as a collaborative poster. This creates a beautiful m
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K - 12th, Staff
Saskatchewan Grade 4 Social Studies Bundle of all Units
This is a bundle of units for the full year's curriculum for Saskatchewan Grade 4 Social Studies. It contains 13 units plus the I Can Statements and teacher's checklist.All units are listed here so that you can purchase individual units if you choose to do so:Saskatchewan Grade 4 Social Studies I Can Statement PostersHow First Nations and Metis Shape SaskatchewanOrigins of Cultural Diversity in Saskatchewan Communities Influence of Saskatchewan Programs and People on a National ScaleImpact of th
Grades:
4th
First Nations in Canada, Inuit Nonfiction Information and Activities
Finding informational texts on Indigenous people in Canada such as the Inuit, can be challenging. This resource has all the information you need and more! It is filled with information focusing on the culture of this Indigenous group. There are over 20 activities for your elementary students that cover language arts, math and social studies. Plus, there are mapping activities, extra information for the teacher and extension ideas!! Best of all, it's no prep!! Check out the bundle and save money!
Grades:
1st - 3rd
(K-3)Le drapeau franco-ontarien - Word Search, Writing, Activities and Colouring
We celebrate the more than 700,000 Francophones and 1.5 million Ontarians who can speak French in Ontario. First recognized in 2010, Franco-Ontarian Day represents over 400 years of Francophone history, celebrating the community’s social, economic, cultural, and political contributions in our province. September 25th is officially celebrated as Franco-Ontarian Day.This booklet is the perfect resource for:La journée du drapeau fanco-ontarien (le 25 septembre)French-Canadian CultureFrench Culture
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Grades:
K - 3rd
Indigenous People of Canada Mini Books, Activities, plus Orange Shirt Day
Finding informational texts on Indigenous people in Canada such as the Métis, Inuit and the Mi'kmaq can be challenging. This bundle, including a resource on Orange Shirt Day (and its theme, "Every child matters"), will do the work for you! There are tons of activities on the cultures of First Nations, Métis and Inuit people. The bundle covers language arts, math, social studies and art. Plus, there are mapping activities, extra information for the teacher and extension ideas!! Best of all, it's
Grades:
2nd - 4th
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