September:
Identity Unit
Grade 7 Outcomes:
1.1 Express ideas and develop understanding:
extend understanding of ideas and information by finding and exploring oral, print and other media texts on related topics and themes
express personal understandings of ideas and information based on prior knowledge, experiences with others and a variety of oral, print and other media texts
2.2 Respond to Texts
experience oral, print and other media texts from a variety of cultural traditions and genres
2.4 Generate ideas:
choose appropriate strategies for generating ideas and focusing topics for oral, print and other media texts
create a variety of oral, print and other media texts to explore ideas related to particular topics or themes
3.3 Organize Record and Evaluate
make notes, using headings and subheadings or graphic organizers appropriate to a topic
3.4 Share Ideas and Information:
communicate ideas and information in a variety of oral, print and other media texts, such as reports, autobiographies, brochures and video presentations
5.1 Appreciate diversity:
discuss how ideas, people, experiences and cultural traditions are portrayed in various oral, print and other media texts
demonstrate respect for diverse ideas, cultures and traditions portrayed in oral, print and other media texts
Students will work towards creating a three-part final project for this unit which will include:
1.) A short video that involves significant information about their identity.
2.) A written paragraph to inform others about which of the Seven Sacred Teachings resonates with them the most and why.
3.) A presentation to a small group.
Overarching Question(s) for Students:
What is identity?
What aspects of your life contribute to your identity?
Who has contributed to shaping your identity?
What life events have contributed to developing your identity?
What impact does culture have on identity?
What are The Seven Sacred Teachings?
How can I use a graphic organizer to help collect information as I read?
How do the Seven Sacred Teachings relate to your life?
Some of the various aspects of identity may include:
Language
Family heritage and lineage
Names (e.g., family name)
Place and connections to place
Land
Food
Ceremonies
Music and song
PowerSchool Grade Book Weightings:
Minor Assignments: 30%
Major Assignments: 60%
Exams: 10%