Highlighting First Nations Storytelling in Scientific Conversations

SecondaryYear 7 - 8ScienceHuman EndeavourEnvironmentalBiodiversitySocialIndigenous Education

Lesson Summary

Students will explore how First Nations perspectives influence the development of scientific knowledge by creating a communication piece that effectively highlights First Nations knowledge.

Learning intentions

Students will:

explore how storytelling is used to communicate First Nations scientific knowledge and environmental practices
create a media project that conveys an aspect of First Nations environmental knowledge.

Success criteria

Students can:

evaluate how First Nations storytelling methods contribute to scientific understanding
create a communication piece that effectively highlights First Nations knowledge.

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Lesson Details

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Highlighting First Nations Storytelling in Scientific Conversations

Lesson Summary

Learning intentions

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UN Sustainable Development Goals

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