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Academic Standards

 

Learning Objective:

Children will identify common things used today that were invented by Indigenous people.

 

Social Studies Focus:

Native American Heritage Month

 

Page 4 Skill:

letter-number code

 

Vocabulary:

sap, resin, frame

 

CCSS:

RI.2.1 key details; RI.2.2 identify the main topic; RI.2.4 determine meanings of words; RI.2.5 text features; RI.2.10 read informational texts; RF.2.4 read on-level texts; W.2.2 write informative texts; SL.2.1 collaborative conversations; SL.2.3 ask and answer questions

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Watch the video

Build background knowledge by watching “Indigenous Inventions.” When you’re done watching, ask the following question: What is one thing Indigenous people invented?

Preview new vocabulary words

Project the online vocabulary slideshow and introduce this issue’s featured words.

Set a purpose for reading

  • Have students do a picture walk through the issue, then read and discuss the cover. Do any students love maple syrup? What other things from the issue are they excited to learn about?
  • Then before turning to page 2, say, “As we read the article, think about whether each invention has changed over time or if it has stayed the same.”
  • Use the Read and Think skill sheet to check comprehension as you read the issue as a class. At each stopping point on the sheet, pause to discuss the questions. Students can fill out the sheet as you go along.
  • Then complete the page 4 activity as a group or individually.

Play the online game: Who Invented Maple Syrup? Word Search

(skill: vocabulary)

Read a paired text: Rock Your Mocs by Laurel Goodluck

Readers will highlight another Indigenous Invention: moccasins, which are wearable works of art for your feet. Your class can celebrate Rock Your Mocs Day on November 15.

Read an issue from the archive: “Go for the Goal!” (Nov. 2023)

Examine one Indigenous invention through the lens of a young lacrosse player in “Go for the Goal!” (Nov. 2023).