Grade 7;
Intermediate. Students examine similarities and differences in culture, values, goals, and interests within and across Aboriginal, French, and English populations in New France. Similarities, Differences, Comparing, Contrasting.
Grade 7;
Intermediate. Students learn about cultural similarities and differences among Aboriginal groups and between the French and Aboriginal people in New France. They also learn about the impact the similarities and differences had on relations among Aboriginal groups and between Aboriginal groups and the French. Conflict, Cooperation, Homogeneous, Diversity.
Grade 8;
Intermediate. Students research an Aboriginal woman from the past to learn about her contribution to the lives of Aboriginal women and children. Individuals, Events, Change.
Grade 8;
Intermediate. Students research and compare how Métis and First Nation peoples lived in western Canada in the last decade of the nineteenth century. Ways of Life, Harmony, Integrating.
Grade 8;
Intermediate. Students explore the roles of key individuals and groups in the Red River Rebellion and the impact of the conflict on the development of western Canada. Causes, Results, Treaty #6.
Grade 8;
Intermediate. Students research Treaties 1 to 8 and develop an understanding of their impact on the past and present lives of First Nation peoples, and consider what future impact they will have. Land, Resources, Exchange, Rights.
Grade 8;
Intermediate. Students examine the seven treaties signed by First Nations in western Canada and the federal government between 1871 and 1877 (Treaties 1 to 7) and the Indian Act of 1876 and compare the lives of First Nation peoples in western Canada before and after the treaties were signed and the legislation came into effect. Transformed, Lifestyles, Concessions, Culture.
In this lesson, students interview an elder or someone from another culture to learn about foods in different times or places. This gives students broader insight for thinking critically about their own food choices.
