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Gáan: Berries
Primary science unit also teaches associated words and phrases in Haida. Suitable for Grades K-1.
In Our Own Words: Bringing Authentic First Peoples Content to the K-3 Classroom
Land-Based Learning
My Seasonal Round: An Integrated Unit for Elementary Social Studies and Science
Seasonal round refers to First Nations groups' cycle of moving from one resource-gathering area to another throughout the year. This resource looks patterns in four geographic regions in British Columbia and explores topics such habitat, natural resources, and stability and change. Revised version.
Related material: Blackline masters.
Science First Peoples Teacher Resource Guide: Secondary
Setting the Table: Traditional First Nations Foods Lesson Plans K-8: Foundational Knowledge
Lesson Plans: Food Is a Gift suitable for K-2; Gifts of the Season suitable for Grades 3-5; Gifts of the People suitable for Grades 6-8.
Spirit of the Trees: A Six-Part Educational DVD Series Exploring the Link between Trees and Forests and Native American Cultures
Films feature 40 Indigenous tribes and nations and give insights into spiritual practices, foods and medicines, art and music, shelter and land management associated with the natural environment.
Related Material: Videos.
Traditional Plant Knowledge of the Tsimshian: Unit Plan for Secondary Sciences, Social Studies, and Applied Skills
Recommended for: Science Grades 9-12; Resource Science (forests) Grades 11 and 12; Science and Technology Grade 11; Social Studies Grades 11-12; and Home Economics Grades 11-12.
Ts'úu isgyáan Sgahláang = Yellow and Red Cedar
Science unit also teaches the Haida language. Intended for Grades K-2.
Related Material: Teacher Resources.
Two Ways of Knowing: Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Scientific Knowledge
Includes explanation of the main features of the two knowledge systems and three brief case studies: Indigenous plant classification and nomenclature; pine mushroom industry in Northwestern BC; smallpox epidemic of 1862; and AIDS and its impact on Indigenous populations.
Recommended for Grade 8 Biology.
Wáhta Teachings
Educational resource about the sugar maple combines traditional Indigenous Knowledge and plant science.
Related Material: Ziizibaakwadgummig: The Sugar Bush.