First Nations Research (2017-2018) by Mark Giraldi https://padlet.com/markgiraldi/firstnations Made by Mr. Giraldi's Grade 3 students, covering an introduction to Canadian First Nations people of the past, their weapons, transportation, food, clothing, homes, and what First Nations people are like today! en-us 2017-12-12 16:57:39 UTC 2023-03-17 00:55:31 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Dartstarget.png Assignment Guidelines markgiraldi https://padlet.com/markgiraldi/firstnations/wish/215512701 Using our 'First Nations' packages (handed out in class on Tuesday, December 12th) we're going to become experts on seven aspects of First Nations' life here in Canada (both back in the past and now)! We're going to use our expert knowledge to create a labeled Lego diorama of our chosen research topic; before we do this, we need to choose our topics and organize our research!

After reading 'Introduction to the Natives' (Card 1), your chosen card and 'Native American Animal Guides', complete the following on our co-created padlet...

QUESTIONS

1. Who were the first known people in North America? What were they called? Give three facts (using full sentences) about them! (Information Card #1)

2. After reading your chosen information card, give us five facts (full sentences) explaining that part of First Nations life! (Information Cards #2-6 and 10, depending on your topic choice
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3. Lastly, choose an animal guide that represents you. What does it represent, and why does that represent you? Explain in full sentences! (Final page of information package has this)

4. Include a picture that represents your animal guide or topic choice!

TOPICS AND RESEARCHER
1. The Natives of Today (Card 10) -> Janmay
2. The Food of the Natives (Card 2) -> Gabriel
3, The Weapons of the Natives (Card 3) -> Soorya
4. Homes of the Natives (Card 4) -> Penny 
5. The Clothing of the North American Natives (Card 5) -> Sofia
6. Transportation of the North American Natives (Card 6) -> Sarah

Our co-created padlet is here -> https://padlet.com/markgiraldi/firstnations

Happy researching! Our research is due on Monday,  December 18th!]]> 2017-12-12 17:02:48 UTC https://padlet.com/markgiraldi/firstnations/wish/215512701 Transportation of the Natives (Sarah) 788046 https://padlet.com/markgiraldi/firstnations/wish/215554948 1. Who were the first known people in North America? What were they called? Give three facts (using full sentences) about them! (Information Card #1)

The first known people of North America were known as the natives. They were called Algonquins. They lived along the eastern coast. This area was covered with forests where the natives hunted. Their land provided the land with trees, games, fish and berries.

2. After reading your chosen information card, give us five facts (full sentences) explaining that part of First Nations life! (Information Cards #2-6 and 10, depending on your topic choice)

The natives used the simplest methods to travel. The most common way they used to travel was travelling by foot. There were paths that connected to villages. In the winter, they wore snowshoes to prevent them from sinking into the snow. When travelling over water, the natives used canoes. The small, light craft were made of birth bark. It was very simple to swiftly move them through the water. They were very easily carried when necessary.  Travelling was easy and it might not have been very comfortable. However, it was easy to move these travelling tools.

3. Lastly, choose an animal guide that represents you. What does it represent, and why does that represent you? Explain in full sentences! (Final page of information package has this)

The animal that represents me is the cougar because I am fast and powerful. I will respond to any challenge, even if I am sure to lose.

4. Include a picture that represents your animal guide or topic choice!  ]]> 2017-12-12 18:27:50 UTC https://padlet.com/markgiraldi/firstnations/wish/215554948 Homes of the first nations (Penny) 781548 https://padlet.com/markgiraldi/firstnations/wish/215555455 1. Who were the first known people in North America? What were they called? Give three facts (using full sentences) about them! (Information Card #1)
The first nations were the first people to be on earth. There tribe's name was Algonquians. The first nations didn't have very strong houses they had Teepee's.

2. After reading your chosen information card, give us five facts (full sentences) explaining that part of First Nations life! (Information Cards #2-6 and 10, depending on your topic choice)
The houses of the first nations are a very important part of the native life. The houses names are: Teepee Wigwam and Log house. In side the houses there are usually fires burning inside the houses for cooking and warmth. They were held up by sticks stood in a circle. The houses are sturdier in winter. The beds were made out of fur.


3. Lastly, chose an animal guide that represents you. What does it represent, and why does that represent you? Explain in full sentences! (Final page of information package has this) The animal that represents me is the owl. The owl represents me because my mom and dad are always telling me that I’m smart and so are owls.

 
 
 


4. Include a picture that represents your animal guide or topic choice!

]]> 2017-12-12 18:28:39 UTC https://padlet.com/markgiraldi/firstnations/wish/215555455 Clothing of the North American Native (Sofia) 886137 https://padlet.com/markgiraldi/firstnations/wish/215555761 1. Who were the first known people in North America? What were they called? Give three facts (using full sentences) about them! (Information Card #1)
The first known people of North America are called natives. They are called Algonquians. They lived along the eastern coast of North America. They lived in a area that was once covered with forests where they hunted. The land provided them with food and games.

2. After reading your chosen information card, give us five facts (full sentences) explaining that part of First Nations life! (Information Cards #2-6 and 10, depending on your topic choice)

The clothing of natives was made from the hide of animals, such as deer, elk or antelope.In the summer, men wore a loincloth and women wore a wrap-around skirt or apron. On their feet, they wore moccasins for warmth and protection. Some natives, such as the Algonquians, were beautifully decorated; they painted their faces and bodies and used beads to add colour to their clothing. Fur robes were worn for extra warmth.

3. Lastly, choose an animal guide that represents you. What does it represent, and why does that represent you? Explain in full sentences! (Final page of information package
A deer represents love and being very fast I am like a deer because I love my family and am very fast that is why I am a deer.
4. Include a picture that represents your animal guide or topic choice!]]> 2017-12-12 18:29:15 UTC https://padlet.com/markgiraldi/firstnations/wish/215555761 The Food of the Natives (Gabriel) 866056 https://padlet.com/markgiraldi/firstnations/wish/215556607 1. Who were the first known people in North America? What were they called? Give three facts (using full sentences) about them! (Information Card #2)
The first known people was the North American Natives.
They were called the First Nations.
There were seven group of the Nations. They were great hunters and they often hunt for deer, moose and buffalo. There was also farm tribes and they often trade with some meat.

2. After reading your chosen information card, give us five facts (full sentences) explaining that part of First Nations life! (Information Cards #2-6 and 10, depending on your topic choice)
The nations were great hunters and they often hunt for deer, moose and buffalo. Other times they might hunt for bear, beaver and wild turkey. If there was extra meat, they will share it with the others. Some of the tribes hunted all year, other was farming for the year.  The women often gathered nut and berries. The main group was corn, squash and beans called the three sisters.
3. Lastly, choose an animal guide that represents you. What does it represent, and why does that represent you? Explain in full sentences! (Final page of information package has this)
A moose represents scrutiny and attention to detail.
I think a moose represents me because it is very attentional to details and cares about other people while doing my own work that is just like me.
4. Include a picture that represents your animal guide or topic choice!]]> 2017-12-12 18:30:44 UTC https://padlet.com/markgiraldi/firstnations/wish/215556607 The Natives of Today (Janmay) 780968 https://padlet.com/markgiraldi/firstnations/wish/215557249  1. Who were the first known people in North America? What were they called? Give three facts (using full sentences) about them! (Information Card #1)
The first people in the the united states were called first nations.There were 7 different groups of nations. These tribes lived all over central north america. They lived in what is now Alberta, Saskatchewan, western Manitoba and down into the united states.

2. After reading your chosen information card, give us five facts (full sentences) explaining that part of First Nations life! (Information Cards #2-6 and 10, depending on your topic choice)
Today many natives live on sections of land called reservations. These areas of land are set up in Canada and the united states. Today, some natives run museums or conservation areas that teach about the natives' way of life. The money from these these establishments is invested back into their community.
3. Lastly, choose an animal guide that represents you. What does it represent, and why does that represent you? Explain in full sentences! (Final page of information package has this)
Deer Symbolizes speed and family protection. Deer is alert and a symbol of sensitivity and kindness. Deer represents me because I like my family so much that I made a gift for my mom and gave my dad something he wanted and I also like every one in my family. I give them kindness and make them happy
4. Include a picture that represents your animal guide or topic choice!]]> 2017-12-12 18:31:58 UTC https://padlet.com/markgiraldi/firstnations/wish/215557249 North American Native Weapons 786461 https://padlet.com/markgiraldi/firstnations/wish/215557429 1. Who were the first known people in North America? What were they called? Give three facts (using full sentences) about them! (Information Card #1)
They are called the native people. there were seven different groups of natives. One of the groups were  named, Algonquians. This group lived along the Eastern coast of North America. This place was once covered with forests where the native with trees, game, fish  and berries.The other group of natives lived in the plains and are named for this place.These groups lived everywhere over central  North America.They lived in what is now Alberta, Saskatchewan, Western Manitoba and down into the United States, most to the Gulf of Mexico. The land is flat, without mountains and lakes.



2. After reading your chosen information card, give us five facts (full sentences) explaining that part of First Nations life! (Information Cards #2-6 and 10, depending on your topic choice)
One fact about when American Natives they used no guns for weapons. Fact number two is that they use tools that were made of stone and wood. Fact number three is when in the winter they fish by cutting a whole in the ice. Fact number four is that when they catch the food they don't throw it out. Fact number five is that they also use traps to catch food.

3. Lastly, choose an animal guide that represents you. What does it represent, and why does that represent you? Explain in full sentences! (Final page of information package has this)
The coyote  represents me because the coyote is a trickster and i am a trickster. Also sometimes he does bad things like me.

4. Include a picture that represents your animal guide or topic choice!]]> 2017-12-12 18:32:18 UTC https://padlet.com/markgiraldi/firstnations/wish/215557429