Aboriginal Beliefs, Values, and Aspirations in Contemporary Society

Unit 2 Overview Chart
Activity Expectations Assessment Focus/Tasks/Activities
1
120
minutes
IDV.01,
ID1.01,
ID1.02,
ID3.01,
SO1.01
- identification of key symbols
and beliefs (K/U, T/I)
- formative checklist by peers
- analysis of model behaviours
and value systems (T/I, A)
Comparing Creation Stories
Students:
- examine creation stories in different
Aboriginal cultural traditions;
- compare symbols, beliefs, and concepts;
- identify how stories can shape and
sustain values and beliefs.
2
120
minutes
3
360
minutes
4
540
minutes
5
360
minutes
ID1.03,
IDV.01,
ID3.02,
RE1.01,
RE1.04,
SO1.02
IDV.02,
IDV.03,
ID2.04,
RE1.01,
RE3.03,
CHV.01,
SO2.04,
SO3.01
IDV.01,
IDV.04,
CH1.03,
CH1.04,
CHV.01,
RE.304,
SO2.03,
SO3.03,
CH3.01,
CH3.05
CHV.01,
CH2.01,
CH3.04,
ID2.01,
REV.04,
RE3.01
- summative assessment of
video review by teacher using
rubric (C, A)
- peer assessment of organizer
using checklist (K/U, A)
- teacher assessment of written
product using marking scheme
(K/U, A, C)
- summative evaluation by
teacher of group reports using
marking scheme (K/U, C, A)
- anecdotal assessment of
worksheet by teacher
(K/U, T/I, A)
- student evaluation quiz (K/U)
- formative anecdotal
assessment of journal entries
by teacher (C)
Unpacking the Teachings
Students:
- examine significance of stories in
sustaining values and practices;
- probe qualities associated with beaver,
raven, bear, etc.
Impact of Colonialism
Students:
- review historical realities facing
Aboriginal cultures at time of contact
with Europeans;
- define meaning and significance of
colonialism;
- explore impact of European colonialism
on female gender identity.
Social, Economic, and Political
Implications of Colonial Beliefs and
Practices
Students:
- describe suppression of beliefs and
values by church practices in residential
school settings;
- investigate changes in health, beliefs,
and social structures within the
Aboriginal cultures;
- probe how behaviours and attitudes
toward land, living things, and
environment alter and adapt over time.
Renewal and Reconciliation Models
Students:
- examine and clarify their own value
systems;
- compare and contrast individual values
with those held by communities and
corporations.
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