Indigenous Studies Resources 7-12
Learning Activities
Exploring Indigenous Astronomy and Star Stories
Work through this slideshow to learn how to make visual notes as you research. Then read or listen to an article that articulates the connection between Reconciliation and STEAM, and explore videos where Wilfred Buck teaches about Indigenous Astronomy. Finally, create a one-pager to show what you know. If you have time, explore the stars that were in the night sky where and when you were born.
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This slideshow will invite students to reflect on their relationship with the land. Then they will embark on a learning journey where Joe Pitawanakwat will guide students through various plants and their traditional medicinal qualities. Finally, students will be invited to do some scientific research of their own.
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Explore this slideshow to learn about important Indigenous Inventions that shaped Canada. Also read about important Indigenous people in STEM who you should know.
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Watch this video to learn about many more inventions by Indigenous people. Then use this PDF to play a guessing game with your students.
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Go through the activities in this slideshow to learn about the engineering and science involved in building an Igloo and a Qaggiq. Also listen to a report about a Qaggiq that was built to raise awareness and support the Arts.
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Indigenous Futures in Engineering (Queen’s U) - A LINK to some fact sheets and worksheets that relate to Indigeneity in engineering.
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Science First Peoples Teacher Resource Guide: A resource booklet of 8 science based Units of study. Can be adapted across grade levels. BC curriculum, but can still be used for Ontario.
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Rekindling Traditions: This resource, developed by six Indigenous teachers, features modular units designed to blend Indigenous ways of knowing with Western science curricula.
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Check out IndigeSTEAM for professional development opportunities or conversations with like minded professionals or TIPI building workshops that explore the engineering of the Blackfoot Tipi along with the biology and chemistry of paint. If materials are sent to Ottawa, please reach out to the Indigenous Ed team if you need support in paying for the kits and/or shipping.
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Reach out to Project Nibi for workshops.