In this activity students will break down what they have learned about the First Nations of the Northwest Coast in a spider map. Their maps will include the names of some of the First Nations, describe the environment of the Northwest Coast with physical features and climate, list the natural resources available and how these were used as food and to create tools, clothing and homes. They may also describe any other cultural traditions or interesting information.
Teachers may wish for students to work together on this lesson which is possible with Storyboard That's Real Time Collaboration feature! With Real Time Collaboration, students can work on the same storyboard at the same time which is perfect for this lesson! As teachers know, collaborating on assignments allows students to think on a deeper level while increasing their communication and problem-solving skills. Collaboration can also help cut down on the time it takes to complete a storyboard. While there is no set limit to the number of users who can work on a storyboard at once, we recommend five users or fewer for optimal performance. All of our assignments default to individual. To make this lesson collaborative, teachers must enable collaboration for the assignment within the "Edit Assignment" tab.
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Objective: Create a spider map that describes the lives and traditions of Native Americans of the Northwest Coast.
Requirements: Names of some of the First Nations, environment (physical features and climate), natural resources, useful tools and items made from the natural resources including clothing and homes.
Gallery walks let students proudly display their work while learning from peers. Walks encourage respectful feedback, boost engagement, and deepen understanding of the First Nations of the Northwest Coast through peer-to-peer learning.
Designate a part of your classroom or hallway as the gallery. Use walls, bulletin boards, or tables to showcase each student's spider map so everyone can easily view them.
Explain to students how to respectfully view others' work and provide positive comments or thoughtful questions. Set expectations for behavior, time spent at each map, and the kind of feedback you want to see.
Have students move in small groups, rotating through each display. Encourage them to take notes or use sticky notes to leave feedback on what they found interesting or learned from each map.
After the walk, gather students to share insights and favorites from the gallery. Discuss similarities, differences, and new ideas they observed about First Nations cultures and environments.
A spider map is a visual organizer that helps students break down key facts about the First Nations of the Northwest Coast, including their names, environment, natural resources, and cultural traditions.
Students can use the Real Time Collaboration feature in Storyboard That to work together on the same storyboard, allowing them to share ideas and complete assignments more efficiently.
Northwest Coast First Nations used resources like fish, cedar trees, and berries for food, and crafted tools, clothing, and homes from wood, animal hides, and plant fibers found in their environment.
To enable collaboration, teachers should go to the Edit Assignment tab in Storyboard That and turn on Real Time Collaboration before students begin the activity.
Collaboration encourages deeper thinking, improves communication and problem-solving skills, and can help students complete storyboard assignments more quickly.