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The Learning Circle - Guide for teachers of children ages 12 to 14

Resource Type
Activity
Lesson Plan
Grade Level
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Submitted By
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada / Affaires autochtones et du Nord Canada - 2 years ago
Description
Intermediate level learning exercises on First Na…
Resource Type
Activity
Lesson Plan
Grade Level
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Submitted By
Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada / Affaires autochtones et du Nord Canada - 2 years ago
Description
Intermediate level learning exercises on First Nations.
Subject
Cross-Curricular
Aboriginal Education
Social Justice
English Language Arts
Social Studies
Keywords
First Nations
Urban First Nations
Hunting and Trapping
Indian Residential Schools
Treaties
Self-Government
Learning Standards
Intermediate level learning exercises on First Nations.
Language
English
Date Created
Nov 30, 2016
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5 recommendations   945 downloads

These were the reasons

Resource Type
Lesson Plan
Grade Level
10
11
Submitted By
Labour History Project - 4 years ago
Description
Lesson activities to accompany the DVD "These wer…
Resource Type
Lesson Plan
Grade Level
10
11
Submitted By
Labour History Project - 4 years ago
Description
Lesson activities to accompany the DVD "These were the reasons” produced by Howie Smith which has been widely distributed at Workshops of the Labour History Project. The 10 chapters of the DVD explores the events and issues that shaped the labour movement in British Columbia throughout the 20th century. Additionally the film “explores the relationships of government and labour, and the role of unions in our society.” This is a unit created by the Labour History Project, a group of retired and current British Columbia teachers collaborating to develop a series of lesson plans, activities, and workshops focused on labour studies and labour history. See: http://www.labourheritagecentre.ca/education/lesson-plans/ for further information and release date for the on-line version of the DVD.
Subject
Social Studies
Law
Labour History
Keywords
Unions
Industrial Workers of the World
Wobblies
Aboriginal People
coal mining
Relief camps
Equal pay
Charter of rights
Learning Standards
The materials address aspects of the key learning standards of the current social studies 10 and 11 curriculums. Critical thinking skills are applied throughout as well as research and writing skills as described in the “skills and processes of social studies”. Aspects of “Identity, Society and Culture” are addressed in the materials including gender roles, ethnicity and daily life as well the interactions of Aboriginal peoples in early Canada. For Social Studies 11 the development and impact of Canadian social policies and programs related to immigration, the welfare state, and minority rights are explored. Elements of the “Economy and Technology” learning outcomes are discussed in the examination of resource development and technological innovations. Relationships to the economic cycles with reference to the Great Depression and the labour movement in Canada are covered as well as descriptions of the roles of women in terms of social, political, and economic change in Canada For Social Studies 11 aspects of the Politics and Government learning outcomes are covered in explain how Canadians can effect change at the federal and provincial levels as well as the impact of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms on Canadian Society. Additionally, aspects of the environmental impact and attitudes towards resource extraction are developed as they relate to the “Environment” learning outcome of the social Studies 10 IRP.
Duration
15-90 minutes
Language
English
Date Created
Feb 16, 2015
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Bows and Arrows - Working People: A History of Labour in BC - Labour History Project, Episode 2 Lesson Materials 1

Resource Type
Activity
Lesson Plan
Worksheet
Grade Level
10
Submitted By
Labour History Project - 4 years ago
Description
Lesson activities to accompany the vignette "Bows…
Resource Type
Activity
Lesson Plan
Worksheet
Grade Level
10
Submitted By
Labour History Project - 4 years ago
Description
Lesson activities to accompany the vignette "Bows and Arrows” from the acclaimed Knowledge Network series; Working People: A History of Labour in British Columbia produced by Landrock Entertainment. The vignette explores the role of Aboriginal workers in the early years of the Port of Vancouver and the struggle for racial equality in the labour movement. The life of Bill Nahanee and the early years of the IWW (Industrial Workers of the World) are also featured in this lesson. This is a unit created by the Labour History Project, a group of retired and current British Columbia teachers collaborating to develop a series of lesson plans, activities, and workshops focused on labour studies and labour history. See: http://www.labourheritagecentre.ca/education/lesson-plans/
Subject
Cross-Curricular
Aboriginal Education
Social Studies
History
Labour History
Keywords
British Columbia
Unions
Strike
Longshoreman
Wobblies
Aboriginal People
Learning Standards
The materials address aspects of the key learning standards of the current social studies 10 curriculum. Critical thinking skills are applied throughout as well as research and writing skills as described in the “skills and processes of social studies”. Aspects of “Identity, Society and Culture” are addressed in the materials including ethnicity and daily life as well the interactions of Aboriginal peoples in early Canada.
Duration
15 minutes and up to 90 minutes
Language
English
Date Created
Jan 23, 2015
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2 recommendations   2841 downloads

BC FNS12 - Cultural Appropriation Pinterest Assignment

Resource Type
Activity
Lesson Plan
Grade Level
11
12
Submitted By
DianeC - 4 years ago
Description
This lesson and research assignment is intended t…
Resource Type
Activity
Lesson Plan
Grade Level
11
12
Submitted By
DianeC - 4 years ago
Description
This lesson and research assignment is intended to introduce students to the topic of Cultural Appropriation and how to evaluate types of information available on the Internet. Students will also learn how to use Pinterest.
Subject
Cross-Curricular
Aboriginal Education
Library and Information Systems
Social Justice
Social Studies
Keywords
BC First Nations Studies 12
Cultural Appropriation
Learning Standards
From: BC First Nations Studies 12 IRP: http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/pdfs/social_studies/2006bcfns12.pdf Skills and Processes A1 apply critical thinking – including questioning, comparing, summarizing, drawing conclusions, hypothesizing, and defending a position – to make reasoned judgments about a range of issues, situations, and topics A2 demonstrate effective research skills, including: accessing information collecting data evaluating data organizing information presenting information citing sources A3 demonstrate skills and attitudes of active citizenship, including ethical behaviour, open-mindedness, respect for diversity, and collaboration Contact, Colonialism, and Resistance C5: analyse the varied and evolving responses of First Nations peoples to contact and colonialism Cultural Expressions D5 evaluate the importance for Aboriginal peoples to determine the use of their artistic traditions and historical artefacts
Duration
2-3 classes (approx. 70-80 minutes each)
Language
English
Date Created
Oct 16, 2014
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The Labour Movement in British Columbia 1914-2013

Resource Type
Lesson Plan
Unit Plan
Worksheet
Grade Level
10
11
Submitted By
Wayne Axford - 4 years ago
Description
The Labour Movement in British Columbia 1840-1914…
Resource Type
Lesson Plan
Unit Plan
Worksheet
Grade Level
10
11
Submitted By
Wayne Axford - 4 years ago
Description
The Labour Movement in British Columbia 1840-1914 and 1914-2013 can be used as background material for the Working People: A History of Labour in BC vignettes series hosted on the Knowledge Network. The articles are designed to be used individually in the Social Studies 10 and Social Studies 11 course. Teachers can supplement the reading activity with selected lessons from the Working People: A History of Labour in BC lessons that will be posted here. Additionally, the video series The Edge of the World: B.C.'s Early Years has a number of segments that compliment the reading for the 1840-1914 time period.
Subject
Cross-Curricular
Social Justice
Social Studies
History
Labour History
Keywords
Labor History
Vignette
First Nations
Aboriginal People
Child Labour
Child Labor
Unions
Strikes
URLs
https://www.knowledge.ca/program/working-people-history-labour-british-columbia
https://www.knowledge.ca/program/edge-world-bcs-early-years
Learning Standards
The materials address aspects of the key learning standards of the current social studies 10 and 11 curriculums. For Social Studies 10, critical thinking skills are applied throughout as well as research and writing skills as described in the “skills and processes of social studies”. Aspects of “Identity, Society and Culture” are addressed in the materials including gender roles, ethnicity and daily life as well the interactions of Aboriginal peoples in early Canada. Elements of the “Economy and Technology” learning outcomes are discussed in the examination of resource development and technological innovations. Additionally, aspects of the environmental impact and attitudes towards resource extraction are developed as they relate to the “Environment” learning outcome of the IRP. Regarding Social Studies 11, the areas of the “skills and processes of social studies” apply throughout as well as aspects of how Canadians can affect change at the federal and provincial levels of government. In the later examples of the reading the impact of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms are reflected in the work. The role of workers in both World War I and II and aspects of the “Autonomy and International Involvement” aspect of the IRP . The material can also be affectively applied to the “Society and Culture” of the curriculum addressing the development and impact of social policies and programs, the role of the labour movement in Canada and specifically the role of women in social, political and economic change in Canada.
Duration
4 hours +
Language
English
Date Created
Aug 14, 2014
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