Author Archives: AmandaKong

Module 4 Post 5: Bear Witness

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An excellent visual description and video on trophy hunting of Grizzly bear on BC’s Central Coast. I particularly appreciated the strong emphasis on the relationships between bears, people, and land. Place-based knowledge is central to understanding this important issue. Teachers should preview this 20 min video to ensure content is age-appropriate.

This my last post, but not the end of my journey. I wanted to share this as my last post because Conservation and Sustainability are personally important to me. Conservation and Sustainability present on-going issues that we, as a society must tackle in order to better our shared world. There is so much to learn from Indigenous ways. For instance, Bear Witness highlights the working collaboration between First Nation guardians and local researchers.

Link: http://www.bearsforever.ca/

Credits: Central Coast First Nations Bear Working Group.

Overview Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=NDg24d8fF1Q

My favorite video on Ursula: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXfJiWZce88

 

 

Module 4 Post 4: Man Turned to Stone, T’xwelátse

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An informative site on how teachers can use stories in their classes. Teachers may share the importance of storytelling which can be seen as continual dialogue that is passed down from Elders. Storytelling is often used to share community viewpoints, perspectives, and shared values.

Link: http://www.srrmcentre.com/StoneTxwelatse/15Sqwelqwel.html

 

Module 4 Post 2: Sierra Club of BC. Education Learning Resource: Climate Change

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A pdf document by the Sierra Club of BC on Climate Change. I like the keywords (see below) that were defined the beginning. This helps students start their learning on this important topic.

The Climate Change activity was fun and engaging as students make daily life connections. They eventually develop positive and realistic ways they can help with climate change. A student of mine used this activity as an inspiration for an inquiry-based lab on water pollution.

Link: http://sierraclub.bc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/climate-change-learning-resource.pdf

Module 4 Post 1: Aboriginal Curriculum Integration Project

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The Aboriginal Curriculum Integration Project created a website with an abundant amount of information and a series of videos. The sections include sharing our stories, our land, skills, and trades, games and recreation.

I particularly enjoyed the Science resource (see below) on “relating electrical energy to power consumption”. Students begin by watching an informative video on how hydroelectric power impacts our local environments.

Another engaging lesson I liked was on “factors that affect productivity and species distribution in aquatic environments”. Students completed a graphic organizer while watching a video on government policy and human activity’s effects on BC rivers.

Link: http://acip.sd79.bc.ca/category/science/

Credits: SD 79 Cowichan Valley

English Resource: http://acip.sd79.bc.ca/category/english/

Science Resource: http://acip.sd79.bc.ca/category/science/

PE Resource: http://acip.sd79.bc.ca/category/physical-education/

Social Resource: http://acip.sd79.bc.ca/category/socials/

Module 3 Post 5: First Nations Learners’ Engagement in Science Climate Justice in BC

Description:

This interactive and informational pdf guide on climate change and rising inequalities are highly recommended. When students view the world around and gain an appreciation of nature, they will develop an awareness of climate changes and issues which a teacher can use as a Segway to ponder on climate justice issues.

Teachers can refer to this handy Climate Justice in BC guide, which is divided:

Module 1: Introduction to Climate Justice

Module 2: Reimagining our Food System

Module 3: Transportation Transformation

Module 4: Rethinking Waste

Module 5: Fracking Town Hall

Module 6: Green Industrial Revolution

Module 7: Imagining the Future We Want

Module 8: Challenges to Change*

Module 8 is my personal favorite since students learn the inevitable challenges of social change, barriers faced and collective effort.

 

Action or personal choice Video: https://storyofstuff.org/movies/story-of-change/

Link: https://teachclimatejustice.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/full_teachclimatejusticedotca.pdf

 

Module 3 Post 4: Staying the Course, Staying Alive – Coastal First Nations Fundamental Truths: Biodiversity, Stewardship, and Sustainability

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This book describes the 7 Fundamental Truths shared by the majority of BC First Nations. An insightful read that incorporates traditional teachings and oral storytelling. I learned from Heiltsuk, Namgis and Haida First Peoples perspectives on land and stewardship.

Link: http://www.biodiversitybc.org/assets/Default/BBC_Staying_the_Course_Web.pdf

Module 3 Post 3: Searching for Native Stories about Cascadia Subduction Zone Earthquakes

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A pdf document that highlights Native Stories about Cascadia Subduction Zone Earthquakes. It is a great summary of earthquakes along the Cascadia Subduction Zone and the relation to Native American stories, myths, and traditions

Link:  http://www.pnwbha.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/SSA2001.pdf

Credits: Ruth S. Ludwin, University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Module 3 Post 2: The Northern Abalone in Haida Gwaii

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Abalone is part of traditional foods of coastal First Peoples. This video provided stunning captures of an underwater perspective of the abalone populations. Students learn about the impact of marine ecology through First Nations’ approach to restoration of abalone. Students may also further research on uses of abalone such as carvings and masks in First Peoples culture.

Link: The Northern Abalone in Haida Gwaii

Published by: Haida Gwaii Marine Stewardship Group

Module 3 Post 1: Great Bear Sea

Description:

The Great Bear Sea videos and curriculum linkages make this an excellent resource. In my Science classes, the Great Bear Sea case studies were quite impactful as my students’ research and develop opinions on collaborative research methodologies.

Link: www.greatbearsea.net

Elementary Resource: http://greatbearsea.net/elementary-curriculum/

Secondary Resource: http://greatbearsea.net/secondary-curriculum/

Trailer: Great Bear Sea Trailer