"Living On The Land"
A Unit on Early
Salt Spring History
Grade level- Gr. 4 & 5
Introduction
This is a unit
on Salt Spring's early history, including both First Nations and early non-native
settlement of the island. Its goals are to introduce students to historical
methods, such as the interpretation of evidence and the development of historical
understanding, as well as providing them a way to discover more about the
history of the place in which they live they live.
Each lesson is
organized around a question and includes links to primary sources.
Applications of Social Studies
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Locate and record information from a variety of sources
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identify alternative interpretations from specific historical and contemporary
source
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assess at least two perspectives 0n a problem or issue
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organize information into presentations with a main idea and supporting details
Society & Culture
Gr. 4
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describe how people's basic needs are met in a variety of cultures
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demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal cultures in
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demonstrate an understanding of timelines
Gr. 5
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Demonstrate an awareness of contributions of Aboriginal people, the French and
the British to the development of
Economy & Culture
Gr. 4
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describe traditional technology used by Aboriginal people in
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demonstrate an awareness of Aboriginal place names
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analyze how people interact with their environment in the past and present
Gr. 5
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analyze the relationship between the development of communities and their
available natural resources.
Environment
Gr. 4
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demonstrate an awareness of Aboriginal people's relationship with the land
and natural resources
Lessons
Lesson
2: Who Were The First People Who Lived On Salt Spring?
Lesson
3: Who Were The Next Settlers' Why Did They Come?
Lesson
4: What Was It Like To Live Here?
Lesson
5: How Did The First Nations And Early Settlers Get Along?
Lesson
6: How Has Salt Spring Been Mapped?
