Gr. 4V Social Studies: Critical Challenge - “Alberta’s First Nations”

During this Critical Challenge, we explored Alberta’s First Nations’ groups. Specifically, we examined where Alberta’s First Nations’ groups lived, their relationship with the land and how it shaped various aspects of their culture. Students had the opportunity of choosing from the following First Nations groups:

Dene Tha’	Plains Cree
Dunne-Za	Tsuu T’ina
Woodland Cree	Siksika
Dene Suline	Piikani
Nakoda	Kainai

After doing research based on readings from the text and internet links, the students’ task was select one of the First Nations’ groups mentioned above to explore the following aspects:

Where did this First Nation group live in Alberta?

• What was the land like?
• How did the land and its environment shape their culture relative to the following considerations?

Ø traditional food
Ø traditional clothing
Ø art, music & dance
Ø spiritual celebrations

 The students had the choice of creating Poster, Newspaper Article, Information Brochure, Power-Point Presentation, Prezi or Pic Collage that highlights the required information explored with each First Nations group. The following are examples of some of the student work that was created.