Final Lesson Plan

Preparation: before the class arrives, set up the smartboard with the video ready to go, and pass
handouts to the tables, and have the discussion questions written on the boards with markers
under them. Under the questions, write Idea:. Write done instruction to read the hand out from
to X.
Class Management: explain hand clapping
1. Attention getter/partner paring: on each desk have a very basic outline of our lesson
plan. On the back, have 5 different pictures on the back. Inform students that they can
color while waiting for class to start. The people with the same picture will group
together later in the lesson for group activity.
2. Introduce the topic to the class (can summarize from their notes/own words, what
the Indian Act is?
Good afternoon everyone. As you can probably guess from the handouts, our topic today
is FNMI education. To start off our lesson, can someone please summarize for us what
the Indian Act is? Yes, the Indian Act was a government assimilation project in the
1800s, and Residential schools played a huge role by taking children from their families
and placing them into schools were Western culture was imposed onto them.
Unfortunately, though this Act happened a long time ago, the negative effect on the First
Nations community is still present, and we are going to show you the effects in a short
video.
3. Play the You-Tube video (on statistics): https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=tswVV2YkjKA
As you can see, the effects of the Indian Act is very devastating because it left a negative
impression of Western schools on the First Nations. So why are we telling you this? Well
our Micro-teach question is How can we change education so the FNMI community will
feel more inclined to stay in schools and complete their education? Well, as you saw in
your handouts and in the video, we have a perfect example of what not to do. Residental
Schools were a very traumatizing experience because they strived to assimilate First
Nations so they could fit in Western society. If you can imagine being taken away at a
young age and placed into a completely foreign environment for many years, you will be
able to have a glimpse of understanding of what it was like for them. So our idea was,
why dont we do the exact opposite of that? Instead of assimilating the FNMI, we could
promote their culture in schools to making the curriculums more meaningful for them.
Through our research, we stumbled upon a method called holistic learning, and Chantal is
going to explain it. Take it away Chantal!
4. Have a screen of Wholistic learning:
Star Quilt Example

5. Group discussion time: We have some discussion questions on the board, for you and
your partner to think of solutions. Aprox. 5 minutes to discus. Once discussion is done,
we will ask them to share their top 3 points.
6. We share real life solutions as they share their solutions
https://education.alberta.ca/admin/fnmi/
7. Story time: (IF we got time: For First Nation people, the place they come from is very
important. Can we get people from Calgary etc. ) Read story for closure.
8. Assessment: Give the students sticky notes and candy. Get them to write their wow
moment and put it on the board beside the door so students can see each others wow
moments as they walk out the door.
Homework/Research:
1. Definition on holistic learning:
2. Refine group discussion questions: keep in mind the 4 quadrants of holistic
learning:
-You have a First Nations student in your class who is always very shy, and
never participates in class discussion. What could you do as a teacher to help
them feel more comfortable in class participation? Emotional (connection
with community)
-You have a boy that is First Nations in your class that is bullied by other
students because he has long braided hair? What could you do as a teacher?
Spiritual (knowing self) emotional (emotional connection with community)
- You have a First Nations student, whose parents are never involved in their
childs learning development. It is clear that they are not helping the child
with homework or home reading. What should you do as a teacher? Shared
management and decision making (mental) (cognitive)
https://education.alberta.ca/media/10411167/st%20%20matthews%20success
%20story%20final.pdf (Giving parents a tour, meeting with them)
- What are some activities you would suggest doing in your class, to inform
about the Fist Nations culture? Understanding of self (spiritual) (knowledge
of FN and M worldviews)
https://education.alberta.ca/media/10133943/st%20%20andrews%20success
%20story%20final.pdf (Incorporating Aboriginal Art)
- What might be some strategies as a teacher, to include First Nation ways of
learning into the classroom? Understanding of self (spiritual) (knowledge of
FN and M worldviews)
https://education.alberta.ca/media/9889509/livingstone%20range%20success
%20story%20final.pdf (Involving the FN community on reserves)

https://education.alberta.ca/media/9465273/ben%20calf%20robe%20success
%20story%20final.pdf (Making moccassins)
3. Relate real life solutions from learn Alberta to group questions:
4. Find that book (higher level questions for book):
5. Coloring sheets and notes/resources
a. this will include: Indian Act, statistics, quotes on holistic learning, good
quotes in general on First Nations learning, add the example of the star
quilt.