Mi’kmaq
The
Native peoples were the first inhabitants of Canada. More than three hundred years ago the French joined the Native peoples. Soon after, the British settled in the area. Later people from many different parts of the world came to Canada. Each group of people brought its own language, religion, customs, art and music. These distinguishing features make up their culture. This first section of a growing webquest focuses on the Mi’kmaq of Nova Scotia.Through a series of activities you will show your understanding of the life of the Mi’kmaq in Nova Scotia. Using the resources provided on the webquest along with the print resources available in the classroom, you will complete a series of tasks with the final one being a presentation to either the class or a small group of students. You will work with a group of students and you are advised to divide the tasks among the group members. In that way, no one person is responsible for the whole assignment although it is recommended that you choose someone in your group to make sure that everyone is doing their share and working according to the timeline you establish. To understand how you will be evaluated,
check the link at Evaluation.Task 1 - Food
After examining the literature available related to food and discussing your findings with your teammates, prepare a menu for a special occasion. Where possible, tell how the particular dish should be prepared.
Internet Resources:
Task 2 Spirituality
After reading some of the materials available in class and on the Internet, choose one story about spiritual life and creation. Retell the story in your words and write it on loose leaf. Practice the story so that you can retell it without using your notes.
Internet Resources:
Task 3 Transportation
Review the information concerning transportation and then try the activity called
Birch Bark Canoe.Internet Resources:
Task 4 Legend and Art
Make a
dreamcatcher. Using your own words, explain the meaning of the dreamcatcher. Record this on loose leaf and be prepared to restate it without reading your information.Internet Resources:
Conclusion
As a group, decide how you want to present the information and projects you have created. Arrange a time to present to either the whole class or a small group as previously determined by the class.
Credits
This site was created using an original document by M. L. Beazley,
Madeline Symonds Middle School,
Hammonds Plains, NS
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Friday July 01, 2005
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