North East School Division
Unpacking Outcomes
Unpacking the Outcome
Describe
key features
traditional arts expressions
Saskatchewan First Nations & Métis artists
Outcome (circle the verb and underline the qualifiers)
CH2.2 Describe key features of traditional arts expressions of Saskatchewan First Nations and Métis artists.
KNOW
Traditional arts expressions
FNM art expressions
UNDERSTAND
The First Nations and Metis peoples
of Saskatchewan have traditional arts
expressions in their cultures.
Traditional music styles have unique
characteristics.
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
What are the distinct characteristics of FNM arts?
How are traditional art styles unique?
BE ABLE TO DO
a. Compare differences among traditional arts
expressions (e.g., Métis sash weaving,
porcupine quillwork, and beadwork designs).
b. Investigate the distinct characteristics of First
Nations and Métis dances and dance regalia
including connections to history (e.g., historic
banning of traditional dance and other cultural
practices).
c. Identify characteristics of individual dance
styles (e.g., grass dance vs. traditional or
fancy dance, Métis jigging).
d. Indentify characteristics of traditional music
styles (e.g., traditional powwow music, Métis
fiddling).