Viewing and Representing
Key Concepts
Why teach Viewing and Representing in Native Studies?
Viewing and Representing are important within the Native Studies theme because it allows for students to showcase their culture using a different method. Native art has lots of it's own unique look about it, and often shares a cultural and historic background. Viewing and Representing can share a lot more about Native Culture than may be expected.
Curriculum Connections
The Program of Studies says that Viewing and Representing are key in allowing students to convey ideas, values and beliefs.
Viewing can take place in many scenarios. It can be used for media such as television or film, for photographs, drama productions, paintings and sculptures. Viewing can allow students to appreciate other peoples thoughts and opinions. By expanding upon their viewing skill, students can gain a deeper comprehension of what is being viewed.
Representing allows students to communicate their information with others. It allows them to do so through a variety of media.
Strategies and Lesson Plan Ideas
Three Viewing Strategies Within Native Studies
Three Representing Strategies Within Native Studies
Resources for Teaching
Viewing Resources
Writing On Stone - http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng//docs/r/ab/sites/writing-on-stone.aspx
The Atlas of Canada - http://atlas.nrcan.gc.ca/site/english/maps/historical
The Glenbow Museum - http://www.glenbow.org/blackfoot/index.htm
Representing Resources
Burntwater Designs - http://mathforum.org/alejandre/mathfair/navajo.html
Tipi Design - http://projects.cbe.ab.ca/ict/2learn/mmspeight/blackfoot/html/tipis.htm
Mayan Math - http://www.hanksville.org/yucatan/mayamath.html
Why teach Viewing and Representing in Native Studies?
Viewing and Representing are important within the Native Studies theme because it allows for students to showcase their culture using a different method. Native art has lots of it's own unique look about it, and often shares a cultural and historic background. Viewing and Representing can share a lot more about Native Culture than may be expected.
Curriculum Connections
The Program of Studies says that Viewing and Representing are key in allowing students to convey ideas, values and beliefs.
Viewing can take place in many scenarios. It can be used for media such as television or film, for photographs, drama productions, paintings and sculptures. Viewing can allow students to appreciate other peoples thoughts and opinions. By expanding upon their viewing skill, students can gain a deeper comprehension of what is being viewed.
Representing allows students to communicate their information with others. It allows them to do so through a variety of media.
Strategies and Lesson Plan Ideas
Three Viewing Strategies Within Native Studies
- Story boards could be used to allow students to view the story in a different way
- Having students act out in "Readers Theatre" allows other students to view the literature content
- Creating a project within class, either posters, sculptures, etc.
Three Representing Strategies Within Native Studies
- "Readers Theatre" would allow students to demonstrate what they know about a book or character
- Concept Maps or Clusters could be used to demonstrate thoughts or feelings.
- Learning Logs can be used to demonstrate what students have learned, draw diagrams, list words etc.
Resources for Teaching
Viewing Resources
Writing On Stone - http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng//docs/r/ab/sites/writing-on-stone.aspx
The Atlas of Canada - http://atlas.nrcan.gc.ca/site/english/maps/historical
The Glenbow Museum - http://www.glenbow.org/blackfoot/index.htm
Representing Resources
Burntwater Designs - http://mathforum.org/alejandre/mathfair/navajo.html
Tipi Design - http://projects.cbe.ab.ca/ict/2learn/mmspeight/blackfoot/html/tipis.htm
Mayan Math - http://www.hanksville.org/yucatan/mayamath.html