These lessons and activities focus on the Anishinaabe Nation. They draw on cross-curricular instruction which allows Native Studies to be incorporated into a variety of subject areas. Also included is an Educator's Guide to teaching Native Studies in the classroom, with information on where to gain appropriate resources and information on the topics covered.

This resource is based on the Ontario Curriculum but also incorporates topics covered in the curriculum from other provinces and territories.

Introduction Includes:

• Curriculum Expectations

• Student Self-Assessment Rubric

• Teacher Assessment Rubric

• References and Further Reading

• Answer Key

Activities and Worksheets:

• The Anishinaabe People (Ojibway)

• Making Connections Activity

• Vocabulary – Part 1 and Part 2 and Creative Writing

• Anishinaabe People and the Land

• Anishinaabe People and the Water

• Anishinaabe People and the Animals

• Anishinaabe People and their Festivals

• Seven Grandfather Teachings:

  • Courage

  • Honesty, Humility

  • Love, Respect

  • Truth, Wisdom

• Anishinaabe Four Directions Teachings Activity

• Anishinaabe Art

• Health – Understanding My Senses

• Anishinaabe Word Search

• Anishinaabe Student Assessment Focus

• Google Slides Link Learning About the Anishinaabe Nation Grade 2: The links in the PDF direct you to the google slide lesson. There are two links, one for editable slides and one for digital-ready slides. This gives you the flexibility to edit the student worksheets to meet their needs!

Additional Activities:

• Canoe Template

• Totem Pole

• Turtle

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