Science 7
IE7.1
Relate key aspects of Indigenous knowledge to their understanding of ecosystems.
CP
Indicators for this outcome
| (a) |
Gather information about traditional Indigenous practices with respect to the relationships and connections between people and their ecological environment. |
| (b) |
Examine key aspects of Indigenous knowledge and First Nations and Métis people's practices that contribute to understanding of ecosystems and the interactions of their components. |
| (c) |
Provide specific examples of Indigenous knowledge in understanding the components of their ecosystems. |
| (d) |
Describe the ways that traditional Indigenous knowledge about respect and responsibility for the land, self, and others has been transmitted over many years, including the oral tradition. |
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R052176
Fall Comes to Lac La Ronge
Fall Comes to Lac La Ronge is a 15 minute video produced by Randy Johns and Richard Frisky for KCDC. It details the cycle of the seasons as they slowly transform from the glory of summer to the splendour of fall. How various life forms prepare for fall is highlighted, including the migration patterns of pelicans and bald eagles. The film describes the beaver, how they use the trembling aspen trees in the region, as well as Grey Owl's conservation efforts to protect them. The film also features the track The Silent Scream by Ion.
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Video
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Free
Record posted/updated:
November 28, 2018
R002341
Carbon Capture and Storage. Teacher Resource Grade 7
This resource provides lesson ideas on two main themes: First Nations perspectives on ecosystems and an introduction to carbon capture and storage technology.
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Document
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Free
Record posted/updated:
April 26, 2019
R019211
Concentus Citizenship Education Resources. Grade 7: The Intentional & Explicit Teaching of Essential Citizenship Competencies
Students begin to investigate and understand the various types of power and governance within their own country at the local, regional, provincial, national and global levels. As the understanding of the levels of power that govern Canada develop, students compare and contrast those structures and processes with countries operating within Pacific Rim and circumpolar regions that do not operate as democracies.
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Free
Record posted/updated:
January 21, 2019
R052964
Belly Up: Salmon in Peril
This video examines the salmon industry. The Heiltsuk and Nuxalk First Nations communities consider themselves "The Salmon People." Salmon provides sustenance, income and ceremonial use. This way of life is threatened by salmon farming and logging practices. Large international corporations set up salmon farms without consulting the First Nations. Both the Heiltsuk and Nuxalk have protested salmon farming and the clear-cut logging practices taking place in ancestral territories.
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CD/DVD
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Free
Record posted/updated:
July 10, 2019
R071670
The Bulrush Helps the Pond = Otawask wicihtaw tawanipeyanik
Written in Swampy Cree and English, this book provides students with an appreciation of the diversity and fragility of the prairie wetland ecosystem. Mr. Carriere describes the bulrushes through the seasons and how the various animals, insects and birds rely on the bulrushes and ponds for survival. The book demonstrates that traditional First Nations knowledge is parallel to Western science.
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Book
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$9.99
Record posted/updated:
November 28, 2018
R071711
Saskatchewan's Native Prairie: Taking Stock of a Vanishing Ecosystem and Dwindling Resource
This booklet presents information on Saskatchewan's native prairie. It briefly examines the impact of settlement on the region and the importance of the prairie landscape to culture and heritage. Maps, charts and graphs, focusing on the southern half of the province, illustrate prairie ecoregions, vegetation cover and soil capability. Threats to the prairie landscape are identified, as well as conservation initiatives. Numerous sources of additional information are provided.
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Free
Record posted/updated:
July 31, 2019
R050388
Pearson Saskatchewan Science 7. Student Text
Saskatchewan Science 7 is custom published for Saskatchewan and developed by a team of Saskatchewan teachers. Each unit starts with a list of Big Ideas that sets the focus for the unit. A Big Idea then provides the title for each section in the unit. Throughout the unit, opportunities are provided for students to work together, communicate ideas, perform experiments and carry out library and Internet research. Key vocabulary is bolded throughout the unit and an explanation of each term is provided. All key terms and explanations are also listed in a glossary at the back of the text. First Nations and Métis content, perspectives and ways of knowing are an integral part of the Saskatchewan science text. Highlights of the activities and achievements of Saskatchewan men and women are provided in the "Ask ..." feature. In each unit, the "Ask ..." feature provides access to the wisdom of a First Nations or Métis Elder or Traditional Knowledge Keeper, who shares an oral story related to the content of that unit.
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Pearson Saskatchewan Science 7. Student Edition E-Book CD
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Pearson Saskatchewan Science 7. Teacher Resource
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Book
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$102.38
Record posted/updated:
November 28, 2018
R011210
Keepers of Life: Discovering Plants Through Native Stories and Earth Activities for Children
This resource contains traditional First Nations stories, information and activities to reinforce the need for balance in ecology. The book looks at the relationships among people and the natural world and provides opportunities for the integration of literary response and scientific investigation. Included are a table of contents, numerous line drawings, a glossary, an index of activities and a general index.
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Book
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$33.95
Record posted/updated:
November 28, 2018
R009254
Muskrats and Fire
Muskrats and Fire, written by Renée Carrière in collaboration with Charlebois Community School students in Cumberland House, provides a personal account of their journey to answer the question: Where have all the muskrats gone? The book weaves historical and present-day teachings shared by community Knowledge Keepers with the Saskatchewan K-12 curriculum. Stories centre around one Cree dialect and the cultural experiences of a specific community. It is not meant to encompass all Indigenous communities or cultural practices.
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Document
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Free
Record posted/updated:
April 9, 2019
R100456
Turtle Island Voices Grade 7
This set contains 4 different anthologies, a teacher guide and a CD-ROM. The four anthologies are titled: Action!, Marvellous Machines, Protecting the Planet and There For You. Each anthology contains a variety of genres that include traditional stories, graphic stories, poems, and multiple types of informational texts representing Indigenous geographical areas across Canada. The concepts of interconnectedness, respect for life, and a better future for all living beings are underpinnings of the selections. A CD-ROM is also available that contains digital version of each title that can be projected or used with interactive whiteboards.
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Kit
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See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 15, 2022