Elementary resources
Elementary Resources
The following resources were developed by student teachers in the Aboriginal Teacher Education Program (ATEP). This was part of an EDEL 330 assignment to incorporate Aboriginal perspectives. They represent sample student lesson plans which utilise an Aboriginal science point of view. The authors have shared these in order for teachers to use or modify in their own community. The names of the authors and specific author requests are to be honoured when using this material.
1. [Grade 5/6] Human activity and wetland ecosystems
Authors: Priscilla Cardinal, Melissa Cardinal, Lynette Stone, Carole Kamieniecki
2. [Grade 5/6] Let's Approach Science from an Aboriginal Perspective
Authors: Shannon Houle & Crystal Lameman
Author's request: Explicit instructions on the Aboriginal sacredness and respect is required for this material. If non-Indigenous people wish to use it, the authors request an Indigenous Elder or Traditional Indigenous person be consulted and/or present. It must remain with good intentions & never exploited.
3. [Grade 1] Color: Where it all Began
Author: Joyce Vandermaas
4. [Grades 1-6] Useful References and Links
These references have been used by science student teachers in the ATEP program (Aboriginal Teacher Education Program). Student teachers are encouraged to submit more recent references for updates as they appear. Submissions can be sent to Dr. Frank Elliott (felliott@ualberta.ca) or to CMASTE (cmaste@ualberta.ca).