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Learning About the Haudenosaunee Nation

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These lessons and activities focus on the Haudenosaunee 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 Haudenosaunee People (Iroquois)

  • Haudenosaunee Geography

  • Vocabulary – Part 1 and Part 2 and Creative Writing

  • Good Morning Story and Questions

  • Making Connections Activity

  • Haudenosaunee People and the Land and Activity

  • Haudenosaunee People – Traditions and Festivals and Two Activities

  • Haudenosaunee People – Lodging

  • Haudenosaunee People – Clan System

  • Haudenosaunee People – Wampum

  • Haudenosaunee People – Music

  • Haudenosaunee People – Urban/Rural Communities

  • Haudenosaunee Athletes and Sports

    • Lacrosse

    • Indigenous Athletes

    • Indigenous NHL Players

    • Indigenous People and Sport Questions

  • Traditional Indigenous Music

  • Indigenous Musicians

  • Haudenosaunee Crossword

  • Haudenosaunee Assessment Focus Questions

  • Google Slides Link Learning About the Haudenosaunee Nation Grade 3: 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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