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First Nations in the Media

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Young scholars analyze the portrayal of Aboriginal people in the media.  In this stereotype identification lesson, students investigate the ways the media represents Aboriginal culture.  Young scholars use the Internet to research, and...
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Aboriginal Voices in Canadian Contemporary Art

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Pupils analyze art by contemporary aboriginal artists in Canada. In groups, they examine the life and work of six different artists. They comment on their art and create their own art in the same style.
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A Timeline of Aboriginal Treaties in Canada

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Using guiding questions, young scholars analyze various treaties signed in Canada over the years between aborigines people and the Canadian government. Students later present their findings to the whole class in a creative fashion.
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Discovering Yourself

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Young scholars explore Aboriginal storytelling. In this literature lesson, students read Knots on a Counting Rope and then create a story line as they discuss the attributes of Aboriginal culture. Young scholars retell the story in their...
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Didgeridoos

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore the Aboriginal culture from Australia and create and play their own didgeridoo using recycled objects.
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Computer Basics

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Young scholars review basic terminology that they would use to reference computers in media arts. In this computer terminology lesson plan, students use terms frequently.
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Bumpy Blotto Beasts

For Teachers 4th - 12th
Students research pictures of animals that live in Australia or its waters such as koalas, kangaroos, kiwi birds, coral, and sharks. They study historic and contemporary aboriginal paintings, and note the art techniques and subject...
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Treaties

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore Canadian history by investigating the First Nations. In this Aboriginal treaty lesson, 2nd graders identify the specific agreements made between European settlers and Aboriginals which caused the formation of...
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Australian Aborigines

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Pupils research the art and culture of the Australian Aborigines.
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Animals in Art

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students look at how animals are shown in literature and art as representing emotions, telling a story, or sending a message in this elementary school Language Arts and Visual Arts lesson.
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Enduring Cultures

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students research the art, dance or a game from the Pacific Northwest Coast Aborigines.  In this Canadian Cultures lesson, students view a PowerPoint about the Inuits.  Students choose a game , type of artwork or dance to research....
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Basket Making

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students create a basket. In this basket making lesson plan, students explore the Ojibway culture and discover the history of basket making. Students design and construct a basket.
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Elementary My Dear Dancer-Foundation Lesson

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students participate in dance choreography. In this choreography lesson, students classify elements of choreography. Students collaborate in small groups and compose choreography.
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Developing Writing Skills Through Japanese Folk Music

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students listen to Japanese folk songs to get inspired to create a writing piece about Japan.  In this writing lesson plan, students use primary and secondary sources to add information about Japan. 
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Australia

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students enhance their knowledge about the history of Australia.  In this World History lesson plan, students engage in a teacher-led classroom discussion about Australia's history, then write a journal depicting the events that stood...
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Multiple Perspectives: Newspaper Stories and Editorials

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Newspapers are the perfect medium through which to explore different perspectives in informational text. After researching the fur trade and resultant colonization, groups write a newspaper, including an editorial page, selecting one of...
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Diversity

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders discover cultural heritage by investigating the Aboriginal community. In this Canadian History instructional activity, 4th graders identify the First Nations of Canada and research them using an atlas and the web. Students...
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Economic Decision-Making

For Teachers 10th
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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Treaties

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate Canadian history by examining the alliances made in the past. In this Canadian treaties lesson, 5th graders identify the Native Americans of Canada, known as the First Nations people or Aboriginals. Students...
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Textured Pottery using Self-Hardening Clay and Multicultural Design

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students create textured pottery. In this multicultural arts lesson, students follow step-by-step directions to create textured pottery with a multicultural design out of self-hardening clay.
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Picture Writing

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders create symbols. In this visual arts lesson, 4th graders study cave drawings, Native American pictographs, and Aboriginal Drawings prior to creating their own communication without using words.
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Papunya Dot Paintings

For Teachers K - 12th
Pupils create examples of Papunya Dot Paintings using brushes, tempera or acrylic paints, dowel rods, and paper in this Art lesson for any grade or ability level. Examples of Papunya Dot Paintings are included as resource links.
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Music

For Teachers 1st
First graders use their Didgeridoo they made in art class to play music as a group. After watching a video, they practice a piece of music with their classmates. They also disucss how the Aborigines used the same instrument in cultural...
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Diversity: Origin Myths

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders analyze origin myths and the diversity of First Nations groups.  In this history lesson plan, 5th graders review the geography of Canada and read various origin myths.  Students illustrate one of the myths and research...

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