Incorporating Aboriginal Perspectives: A Theme-Based Curricular Approach
Example – Grade 2 Science
Theme: Cooperation and Respect
General
Learning
Outcome/s
Specific Learning Outcome/s
Cluster 1
2.1.12
Growth and
Changes in
Animals
Describe and classify a wide range of
animals according to various
characteristics and behaviors.
Cultural Concept/s
Cooperation
Respect
Instructional Strategies
Assessment
Kindergarten to Grade 4
Science: A Foundation for
Implementation
Activating Strategies:
Students will listen to an Elder, Aboriginal
hunter and/or educator talk about respecting
and valuing animals and nature from their
perspectives.
Teacher prepares and provides a variety of
materials and resources on animals for the
students.
Teacher will provide to class an assortment
of animal sorting cards with information
content. Students will sort the cards into
identified categories
BLM#1
Animal Sorting Cards
BLM#2
Animal Sorting Sheet
BLM#3
Animal Information Sheet
Acquiring Strategies:
Students record the name of the animal,
home, size, color, food, and interesting facts.
BLM#4
Animal Uses Sheet
Students will research the uses of the animal
selected into a scrapbook using title headings
such as Name of Animal, Appearance,
Habitat, Size, Life Cycle, etc.
Scrapbook on Animals
Applying Strategies:
Student will write a story of the animal in the
scrapbook.
Students can play a puzzle game putting the
animals together.
Students will play a memory game by
flipping two cards to find the identical
animals.
Resources
Aboriginal Peoples:
Resources Pertaining to
First Nations, Inuit and
Metis
Family/Community
Involvement
Plan an Aboriginal Feast with
community participation.