| Aboriginal Perspectives Teacher Resource: Aboriginal Studies 10 is the resource guide that accompanies the grade 10 student textbook, Aboriginal Perspectives: Aboriginal Studies 10, co-published by Kainai Board of Education, Metis Nation of Alberta, Northland School Division, Tribal Chiefs Institute of Treaty Six, and Duval House Publishing. The extensive team, including validators, reviewers, translators, and contributors have created an excellent resource for high school students who are learning about Aboriginal People of Canada. The book describes the cultural heritage, history, and issues of First Nations, Inuit and Metis from an Aboriginal perspective. Topics covered include Land and People, the Oral Tradition, Worldview, Traditional Societies, Contact and Cultural Exchange, Today and Future, and Symbolism and Expression. The Teacher Resource is a must-have for any teacher using the student book in a classroom setting. The 532-page resource covers background information about Aboriginal Peoples, terminology, includes detailed planning and assessment sections, lesson plans, rubrics, maps, a pronunciation guide, and annotated bibliography. The guide follows the student text in organization by beginning with reflective readings or quotes from Aboriginal people. Each of the seven chapters of the Teacher Guide includes chapter reviews, sections on Indigenous knowledge, issues for investigation, perspectives, profiles, talking circle ideas, and timelines and maps. The guide also provides teaches with ideas about approaching the teaching of Aboriginal studies as well as providing guidance for protocols for inviting Elders to the classroom and dealing with sacred materials. While the focus of the book is Alberta this text could be used in any secondary school in Canada. An Authorized Basic Resource for Alberta Learning. |
