Bøger om Canadian educational curricula

Paul—Siha Tooskin—has invited his friend, Jeff, to a powwow. It’s Jeff’s very first powwow, and is he ever nervous! What if he says or does the wrong thing? Grass dancers, Fancy Shawl dancers, Chicken dancers—what does it all mean? Follow along as Jeff learns all about the dances and their beautiful traditions. See you at the powwow!

Paul knows that the eagle is important because of the way that his family respects and cares for eagle feathers. Now he’s old enough for the teachings of where the feathers come from and why they are so sacred. Walk with Paul and Mitoshin (his grandfather) so you too will understand the teaching of the sacred eagle feather.

Indigenous, graphic novel, family, Plains Cree, residential school, smallpox

When Mali meets Puug, she’s surprised to discover he’s wearing her stolen hair clip. If she helps him find what he needs, she has a chance of getting it back. Join Mali and Puug as they race to keep one step ahead of an ancient giant in the first volume of this series for young readers.

Indigenous, salmon, nature, seasons, life cycle, animals

Land, Water, and Sky from Hands-On Science: An Inquiry Approach completely aligns with BC’s New Curriculum for science. Grounded in the Know-Do-Understand model, First Peoples knowledge and perspectives, and student-driven scientific inquiry, this custom-written resource:emphasizes Core Competencies, so students engage in deeper and lifelong learningdevelops Curricular Competencies as students explore science through hands-on activitiesfosters a deep understanding of the Big Ideas in scienceUsing proven Hands-On features, Land, Water, and Sky contains information and materials for both teachers and students including: Curricular Competencies correlation charts; background information on the science topics; complete, easy-to-follow lesson plans; reproducible student materials; and materials lists.Innovative new elements have been developed specifically for the new curriculum:a multi-age approacha five-part instructional process—Engage, Explore, Expand, Embed, Enhancean emphasis on technology, sustainability, and personalized learninga fully developed assessment plan for summative, formative, and student self-assessmenta focus on real-life Applied Design, Skills, and Technologieslearning centres that focus on multiple intelligences and universal design for learning (UDL)place-based learning activities, Makerspace centres, and Loose PartsIn Land, Water, and Sky students investigate characteristics of the land, water, and sky. Core Competencies and Curricular Competencies will be addressed while students explore the following Big Ideas:Daily and seasonal changes affect all living things.Observable patterns and cycles occur in the local sky and landscape.Water is essential to all living things, and it cycles through the environment.Other Hands-On Science books for grades 3–5Properties of Matter Properties of Energy Living Things

Paul Wahasaypa—Siha Tooskin—knows that whether we are taking berries or plants from the earth or knowledge from a learned person it is so important to offer a gift back to show honour and appreciation. Join Paul and his teacher Mrs. Baxter to find out what they discover about the protocol of offering the tobacco plant.

Visit Siha Tooskin (Paul) in the hospital and learn where “modern medicine” comes from and how we can all benefit from both Indigenous and Western healers as Paul seeks the best medicine for his own wellness.

Paul knows that Ena Makoochay (Mother Earth) gives us many things. On this compelling nature journey with Ena (his mom), we learn how strength, generosity, kindness, and humility are all shown to us by grandfather rocks, towering trees, four-legged ones, and winged ones, reminding us of the part we have to play in this amazing creation.

Helpless to stop a deadly illness, Rocky Cree Elder Kākakiw struggles to help the sick as more and more people pass into the spirit world. To save his people, Kākakiw must overcome doubt to trust in traditional teachings and the gift of the Little People.This is a companion story to The Six Seasons of the Asiniskaw Īthiniwak series.

Siha Tooskin (Paul) takes his expert bike riding to a whole new level so he doesn't miss a thing. At home, Mugoshin (Grandmother) is creating a special gift to protect the precious little one. Join Paul as he enjoys delicious bannock, imagines the future of a new baby sister, and listens to Mugoshin’s teachings about the catcher of dreams.

Canada's relationship with its Indigenous people has suffered as a result of both the residential school system and the lack of understanding of the historical and current impact of those schools. Healing and repairing that relationship requires education, awareness and increased understanding of the legacy and the impacts still being felt by survivors and their families. Guided by acclaimed Indigenous author Monique Gray Smith, readers will learn about the lives of Survivors and listen to allies who are putting the findings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission into action.