Objective: Students will be able to explain the history of residential schools in Canada and the impact they had on Indigenous communities.
Materials: - Copies of Shi-Shi-Etko by Nicola I. Campbell - Whiteboard/chalkboard - Markers/chalk
Procedure:
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Introduction (10 minutes): - Introduce the topic of residential schools in Canada and explain why it is important to learn about this history. - Ask students to share what they already know about residential schools.
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Read Aloud (15 minutes): - Read aloud Shi-Shi-Etko by Nicola I. Campbell.
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Discussion (15 minutes): - Ask students to discuss the story and how it relates to the history of residential schools in Canada. - Ask students to share their thoughts and feelings about the story.
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Activity (15 minutes): - Divide students into small groups and ask them to create a timeline of the history of residential schools in Canada. - Ask each group to present their timeline to the class.
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Conclusion (5 minutes): - Ask students to reflect on what they have learned about residential schools in Canada. - Ask students to share any questions they still have about the topic.
Assessment: - Observe student participation in discussion and activity. - Assess student timelines for accuracy and completeness.
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