Ontario Ministry of Education Resources Senior Grades 9 – 12

EduGAINS

Secondary level resources for Canadian and World Studies

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

Cultural Influences on Leadership Style

Grade 12. 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. 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.

First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Conncetions: Scope and Sequence of Expectations

Grades 9-12. From the lesson plan: "This Scope and Sequence resource document is designed to assist teachers with incorporating First Nations, Metis, and Inuit perspectives into the classroom by highlighting where there are opportunities for students to explore themes, ideas, and topics related to Aboriginal peoples in Canada in each discipline, from Grade 9 to 12. This document will be updated regularly to relfect changes related to First Nations, Metis, and Inuit connections in revised curriculum policy documents that have come into effect.