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Lesson Plans – Language

These lesson plans mainly relate to learning Indigenous languages and exploring language, stories, songs naming traditions and culture through traditional practices (such as hunting, gathering medicines, weaving, drumming, shelter building, tree tapping, etc.). Some of these lessons will require a language speaker and others can be used by English speaking educators.

Sirop d'érable et changements climatiques

Cette activité permet d'enseigner aux élèves les fonctions des différentes composantes d'un érable, et la façon d'utiliser un diagramme de dispersion pour rendre compte de la relation entre la réco...

Biology, History, Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being, Math, Social Studies
Science

Grade: 8 [7]

1:50

Attribution des noms dans la tradition inuite

Dans cette activité, les élèves en apprendront plus sur l'attribution des noms dans la tradition inuit, exploreront l'origine de leurs propres noms et compareront les différentes traditions. ...

Art, Archaeology, Family and Parenting, History, Indigenous Language, Literacy and Literature, Social Studies
Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being

Grade: 4

6:00

Histoires de Premières Nations

Cette activité se concentre sur la reconnaissance et l’appréciation du rôle de l’histoire, du récit et de la tradition orale dans l’expression des perspectives, des valeurs, des croyances et des po...

English Language Arts, History, Social Studies
Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being

Grade: 4 [3, 5]

0:30

Projet de narration numérique avec les aînés

Dans cette activité, les élèves travaillent avec un aîné ou un gardien du savoir de la communauté pour étudier le concept de culture.

English Language Arts, Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being
Social Studies

Grade: 6

7:00

« Tisser une toile de résilience »

Cette activité pédagogique vise à aider les élèves à explorer le concept de résilience. À travers les trois activités principales, les élèves voient des définitions et des exemples de résilience à ...

Family and Parenting, Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being, Indigenous Language, Social Studies
Health

Grade: 5 [6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12]

1:30

La flûte comme outil d'enseignement

La flûte est un instrument à vent souvent utilisé chez les peuples autochtones de l’Île de la Tortue, tant pour la musique cérémonielle que pour celle à dimension sociale. Cette activité invite un ...

Art, Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being
Music

Grade: 6 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 7]

1:00

Explorer le passé

Cette activité vise l'enseignement de l'histoire autochtone locale et donne aux élèves des occasions d'explorer le passé de leurs familles.

Family and Parenting, History, Indigenous Language, Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being, Archaeology, Civics, English Language Arts
Social Studies

Grade: 5

5:00

Récit d’un aîné

Les élèves découvrent la chasse à l’orignal du point de vue d’un aîné, ainsi que la façon dont les cinq sens humains sont utilisés pour chasser. ...

English Language Arts, Health, Nutrition, Biology, History, Science, Physical Education, Indigenous Language, Social Studies
Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being

Grade: 4 [3, 5]

0:30

Lessons of the Drum

Considered to be the heartbeat of Mother Earth, the drum plays an important role in the lives of Indigenous Peoples on Turtle Island. The percussion instrument’s structure is dependent on the cultu...

Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being, Music
Art

Grade: 8

1:00

Indigenous Songs from Treaty 4 and Treaty 6

This lesson teaches Cree words through songs. These songs often serve a specific purpose and have great meaning. With the guidance of an Elder, Knowledge Keeper, or singer/songwriter, students will...

Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being, Art
Music

Grade: 6 [Kindergarten, 1, 4, 7, 10, 12, 9, 3, 2, 5, 8, 11]

1:00

Lessons of the Flute

The flute is a wind instrument often used in Indigenous cultures on Turtle Island in both ceremonial and social songs. This lesson invites a local Elder, Knowledge Keeper, or flute player to the cl...

Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being, Art
Music

Grade: 6 [1, 2, 5, 8, 3, 4, 7]

1:00

Creation Stories: Creating Strong Families Through Our Stories

Creation Stories is a community-based research project that focuses on personal interviews with Elders and Knowledge Keepers who share their life experience stories to help expectant and new parent...

Family and Parenting, Teacher Training
Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being

Grade: Families / Parents [Early Childhood Education, Post-Secondary, Professional Development/Continuing Education]

20:00

'Time and History in Archaeology' (Lesson Plan 2 of 5)

This lesson plan is part two of a five-part series (or unit) on 'Archaeology in the Maritime Provinces' (Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia) that introduces students to the field ...

History, Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being, Science, Social Studies
Archaeology

Grade: 6 [7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12]

7:30

'What Is Archaeology?' (Lesson Plan 1 of 5)

This lesson plan is Part 1 of 5 in a series (or unit) on 'Archaeology in the Maritime Provinces' (Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia) that introduces students to the field of arch...

History, Social Studies, Science, Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being
Archaeology

Grade: 6 [7, 8, 11, 12, 9, 10]

7:30

Elder Digital Storytelling Project

In this lesson, students work with an Elder or Knowledge Keeper in the community to explore the concept of culture.

English Language Arts, Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being
Social Studies

Grade: 6

7:00

Youth Digital Storytelling Project

In this lesson plan students explore their understanding of self, language, culture, and community. They will use technology to tell their personal story. 

English Language Arts, Literacy and Literature, Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being, Social Studies, Indigenous Language, History
Computer Education

Grade: 7 [11]

12:30

'Forgotten Children' in: 'Spirit of the Island: Manitoulin's People' (Gathering Nine)

This lesson plan is part of a series of four Gatherings shared with NCCIE from the book 'Spirit of the Island: Manitoulin's People ~ Stories of Indigenou...

Health, Art, Family and Parenting, History, Performing Arts or Drama, Civics, Indigenous Language, Social Studies, Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being
Residential Schools and Reconciliation

Grade: 12 [Professional Development/Continuing Education, Youth (up to age 30), 10, 11, Post-Secondary]

0:50

'Colonialism Evades Ontario's Education System' in: ‘Spirit of the Island: Manitoulin’s People' (Gathering Three)

This lesson plan is part of a series of four Gatherings shared with NCCIE from the book 'Spirit of the Island: Manitoulin's People ~...

History, Indigenous Language, Social Studies, Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being, Careers, Literacy and Literature
Civics

Grade: 12 [10, 11, Youth (up to age 30), Post-Secondary, Professional Development/Continuing Education]

0:50

Ratios of Maple Syrup and Sweet Water

This lesson plan examines ratios of sweet water to maple syrup to determine how much sweet water is needed to produce litres, gallons, or massive volumes of maple syrup, e.g. Canada's annual maple ...

Commerce or Business, History, Science, Social Studies, Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being
Math

Grade: 5 [6]

1:35

Measuring Sweet Water and Maple Syrup

The focus for this lesson plan is the measurement and the amount of sweet water that is required to produce maple syrup or maple sugar. It is written as one lesson plan but it could easily be devel...

History, Science, Social Studies, Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being, Nutrition, Biology, Indigenous Language
Math

Grade: 4 [3]

1:35

Maple Syrup and Climate Change

This lesson plan allows students to explore functions of the different structures found within a tree and to use scatter plots to consider the relationship between sweet water harvesting and climat...

Math, Biology, History, Social Studies, Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being
Science

Grade: 8 [7]

1:50

Tree Tapping

This lesson plan explores how we know when a maple tree is mature enough for tapping to collect sweet water. Attention to a tree's indicators will be observed, such as circumference and texture of ...

Nutrition, Science, Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being, History, Social Studies, Biology, Indigenous Language
Math

Grade: 2 [1]

1:35

The Seasons

This lesson looks at sugar maple trees throughout the seasons and is designed for young learners. It is written as one lesson plan but could easily be developed into multiple shorter lessons or uni...

Art, Science, Social Studies, Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being, Biology, Indigenous Language
Math

Grade: Kindergarten [Early Childhood Education, 1]

1:35

First Nation Stories

This lesson plan focuses on recognizing and appreciating the role of story, narrative, and oral tradition in expressing First Peoples' perspectives, values, beliefs, and points of view. It will als...

English Language Arts, History, Social Studies
Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being

Grade: 4 [3, 5]

0:30

A Unit Plan on Coding / Creating a Culturally Responsive Video Game

This is an introductory unit on coding for students. Students will gain knowledge on how to create a culturally responsive arcade/video game using coding. They will increase their understanding in ...

Literacy and Literature, Art, History, Indigenous Language, Social Studies, Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being, Math, English Language Arts
Computer Education

Grade: 5 [4, 6]

20:00

Our History – Understanding the Past that Shapes our Present and Informs our Future

This lesson plan explores individual, local, and collective histories, and examines how history is connected to identity. 

English Language Arts, History, Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being
Social Studies

Grade: 8

11:00

An Elder's Tale

Students will learn about moose hunting from an Elder's perspective, and how the five human senses are used to hunt. 

English Language Arts, Health, Nutrition, History, Biology, Indigenous Language, Physical Education, Science, Social Studies
Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being

Grade: 4 [3, 5]

0:30

Salmon Life Cycles

This lesson plan introduces students to the salmon life cycle and Halq’émeylem vocabulary associated with it as well as the seasonal activities of the Stó:lō people.

Social Studies
Science

Grade: 2

0:45

Halq'eméylem Introduction

This lesson plan provides students with an opportunity to introduce themselves in the Halq'eméylem language.

Indigenous Language

Grade: 1 [Kindergarten]

0:30

Exploring the Past

This lesson plan teaches students about local Indigenous history and fosters opportunities for students to inquire about and to explore their family histories. 

English Language Arts, Family and Parenting, History, Indigenous Language, Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being, Civics, Archaeology
Social Studies

Grade: 5

5:00

Cultural, Environmental Photo Scavenger Hunt

Through art, technology, writing, and hands-on learning, this lesson plan explores the connections between people, place, environment, culture, and government....

English Language Arts, Art, Indigenous Language, Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being, Physical Education
Social Studies

Grade: 6

14:00

Elements of Art - Textures in Our Environment

Through the sharing of stories and ceremony, this lesson plan teaches texture as an element of art through hands-on learning in the outdoor environment.

The lesson explores the connection between a...

English Language Arts, Social Studies, Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being, Science, Archaeology, Family and Parenting, History, Civics
Art

Grade: 4 [5, 6]

4:00

Inuit Naming Tradition

In this lesson plan, students learn about the Inuit naming tradition, explore the origins of their own names, and draw comparisons between traditions. 

Social Studies, Art, Family and Parenting, Indigenous Language, Archaeology, History, Civics, Literacy and Literature
Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being

Grade: 4

6:00

Inuit Drumming

This lesson plan teaches the concepts of patterns and rhythms through Inuit drumming and drum dancing techniques, and provides cultural context to educational content. 

Music, Physical Education, Performing Arts or Drama, Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being, Indigenous Language
Math

Grade: 1

3:30

Igloo Building

This lesson plan provides students with the opportunity to learn about the traditional skill of igloo building through experiential land-based learning. 

English Language Arts, Physical Education, Indigenous Language, Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being, History
Social Studies

Grade: 4

3:30

Innu-aitun (EN)

  • This activity is part of a series of educational activities focused on teaching Innu-Aimun (the Innu language) to children in Early Childhood Education (ECE), kindergarten for 4-year-olds, and kin...

Literacy and Literature, Physical Education, Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being
Indigenous Language

Grade: Early Childhood Education [Kindergarten]

0:23

Auassat unuitakanuat minashkuat (EN)

  • This activity is part of a series of educational activities focused on teaching Innu-Aimun (the Innu language) to children in Early Childhood Education (ECE), kindergarten for 4-year-olds, and kin...

Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being, Physical Education, On-the-Land
Indigenous Language

Grade: Early Childhood Education [Kindergarten]

0:23

Auassat nanashpitutamuat tshishennua utipatshimunnu (EN)

  • This activity is part of a series of educational activities focused on teaching Innu-Aimun (the Innu language) to children in Early Childhood Education (ECE), kindergarten for 4-year-olds, and kin...

Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being
Indigenous Language

Grade: Early Childhood Education [Kindergarten]

0:18

Nikamun (EN)

  • This activity is part of a series of educational activities focused on teaching Innu-Aimun (the Innu language) to children in Early Childhood Education (ECE), kindergarten for 4-year-olds, and kin...

Music
Indigenous Language

Grade: Early Childhood Education [Kindergarten]

0:15

Innu-aitun (FR)

  • Cette activité s'insère dans une série d’activités pédagogiques qui concerne le développement de l’innu-aimun (langue innue) chez les enfants fréquentant un service de garde éducatif (CPE ou garde...

Physical Education, Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being, Family and Parenting, History, Performing Arts or Drama
Indigenous Language

Grade: Early Childhood Education [Kindergarten]

0:23

Auassat unuitakanuat minashkuat (FR)

  • Cette activité s'insère dans une série d’activités pédagogiques qui concerne le développement de l’innu-aimun (langue innue) chez les enfants fréquentant un service de garde éducatif (CPE ou garde...

Physical Education, Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being, Family and Parenting, History, Performing Arts or Drama
Indigenous Language

Grade: Early Childhood Education [Kindergarten]

0:23

Auassat nanashpitutamuat tshishennua utipatshimunnu (FR)

  • Cette activité s'insère dans une série d’activités pédagogiques qui concerne le développement de l’innu-aimun (langue innue) chez les enfants fréquentant un service de garde éducatif (CPE ou garde...

Art, Music, Physical Education, Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being, Family and Parenting, History, Performing Arts or Drama
Indigenous Language

Grade: Early Childhood Education [Kindergarten]

0:18

Nikamun (FR)

  • Cette activité s'insère dans une série d’activités pédagogiques qui concerne le développement de l’innu-aimun (langue innue) chez les enfants fréquentant un service de garde éducatif (CPE ou garde...

Art, Performing Arts or Drama, Music, Physical Education, Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being
Indigenous Language

Grade: Early Childhood Education [Kindergarten]

0:15

Salish Weaving

This is an introductory lesson to Salish weaving.

Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being, Social Studies, Indigenous Language
Art

Grade: 4

2:00

Medicine Walk

This lesson plan provides students with a hands-on experience of gathering local, traditional medicines of the Stó:lō people.

Indigenous Language, Science, Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being, Health
Traditional Medicines

Grade: 2 [1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, Youth (up to age 30)]

1:00

Cedar Weaving

This lesson plan introduces the students to the Coast Salish cedar weaving.

Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being, Social Studies, Indigenous Language
Art

Grade: 4 [2, 3, 5, 6]

1:00

Notre territoire comme espace d’apprentissage

  • Cette activité s'insère dans une série qui comprend quatre différentes activités concernant l'histoire naskapie du point de vue naskapi. Ces activités ont été conçues pour s'étaler sur une année s...

Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being, Social Studies, Indigenous Language, On-the-Land
History

Grade: 10 [5, 6]

9:45

Les enseignements du caribou

  • Cette activité s'insère dans une série qui comprend quatre différentes activités concernant l'histoire naskapie du point de vue naskapi. Ces activités ont été conçues pour s'étaler sur une année s...

On-the-Land, Social Studies, Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being, Indigenous Language
History

Grade: 10 [5, 6]

3:20

Installation dans un nouveau territoire

  • Cette activité s'insère dans une série qui comprend quatre différentes activités concernant l'histoire naskapie du point de vue naskapi. Ces activités ont été conçues pour s'étaler sur une année s...

Social Studies, Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being, Indigenous Language
History

Grade: 10 [5, 6]

4:10

Se souvenir du long cheminement de nos ancêtres

  • Cette activité s'insère dans une série qui comprend quatre différentes activités concernant l'histoire naskapie du point de vue naskapi. Ces activités ont été conçues pour s'étaler sur une année s...

Social Studies, Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being, Indigenous Language
History

Grade: 10 [5, 6]

3:25

Our Land as a Learning Space

  • This lesson plan is part of a series that includes four different lesson plans relating to Naskapi history from a Naskapi perspective. These lesson plans have been designed to spread over one scho...

Social Studies, Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being, Indigenous Language, On-the-Land
History

Grade: 10 [5, 6]

9:45

The Teachings of the Caribou

  • This lesson plan is part of a series that includes four different lesson plans relating to Naskapi history from a Naskapi perspective. These lesson plans have been designed to spread over one scho...

Social Studies, Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being, Indigenous Language, On-the-Land
History

Grade: 10 [5, 6]

3:20

'Weaving a Web of Resiliency'

This lesson plan focuses on guiding students to explore resiliency. Through the three main activities, students explore definitions and examples of resiliency from their own experiences and the exp...

Social Studies, Family and Parenting, Indigenous Language, Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being
Health

Grade: 5 [6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12]

1:30

Settling into New Territory

  • This lesson plan is part of a series that includes four different lesson plans relating to Naskapi history from a Naskapi perspective. These lesson plans have been designed to spread over one scho...

Social Studies, Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being
History

Grade: 10 [5, 6]

4:10

Remembering the Journey of our Ancestors

  • This lesson plan is part of a series that includes four different lesson plans relating to Naskapi history from a Naskapi perspective. These lesson plans have been designed to spread over one scho...

Social Studies, Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being, Indigenous Language
History

Grade: 10 [5, 6]

3:25

'Sacred Water' in: 'Spirit of the Island: Manitoulin’s People' (Gathering Thirteen)

This lesson plan is part of a series of four Gatherings shared with NCCIE from the book 'Spirit of the Island - Manitoulin's People ~ Stories of Indigenous-Settler Historical ...

Health, History, Civics, Indigenous Language, Social Studies, Nutrition, On-the-Land
Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being

Grade: 12 [10, 11, Youth (up to age 30), Post-Secondary, Professional Development/Continuing Education]

0:50

'A Survivor's Story' in: 'Spirit of the Island: Manitoulin’s People' (Gathering Two)

This lesson plan is part of a series of four Gatherings shared with NCCIE from the book ‘Spirit of the Island: Manitoulin’s People ~ Stories of Indigenou...

History, Civics, Indigenous Ways of Knowing & Being, Social Studies, Health, Indigenous Language
Residential Schools and Reconciliation

Grade: 12 [10, 11, Youth (up to age 30), Post-Secondary, Professional Development/Continuing Education]

0:50