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Saskatchewan Indian Federated College Department of Indian Education First Nations and Metis Curriculum Units - |
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Traditional Plant Uses Introduction Welcome to the Traditional First Nation peoples Plant Uses unit. More specifically, the traditional Gitxsan plant uses will be examined. This unit was designed for a grade five classroom, however it can easily be adapted for grades 6-8. Rationale The purpose of this unit is to familiarize students' with the different uses of plants; food-related, technical uses and medicinal uses. The grade five Saskatchewan Science Curriculum Guide's (1992) - explores Plant Structure and Function as a core unit in the program. It is also important for students' learn about traditional plant uses because before there were pop tarts and cookies, plants were a major food source for First Nations people. It is important for students to learn about contemporary plant uses because there are people who still utilize these plants today. Assessment of this unit will be based on portfolio of students' work, observation checklists, participation in large and small groups and anecdotal records.
Foundational Objectives Saskatchewan Science Objectives
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