Ontario Grade 5 Social Studies | Strand A | Heritage and Identity Part 1

Interactions of Indigenous People and Europeans Prior to 1713, Part One: Before the Explorers is a Grade 5 social studies unit created to support student learning about the early origins of this country. This inquiry-based unit (previously called First Nations & Europeans in New France and Early Canada) meets the 2018 Revised Ontario Ministry of Education Social Studies Curriculum, It provides a variety of activities meant to allow students to explore the Indigenous groups before the arrival of European explorers and settlers.

Please be aware that on July 4, 2020 I uploaded a newly updated version of this Part 1 unit; please re-download to access this newest update if you previously purchased it!

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PLEASE NOTE: This Part 1 resource is also available in a French Immersion version here:

Indigenous Peoples & Europeans Part 1: French Immersion Version

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Looking for a resource to use for distance learning or for a student with IEP accommodations? A Google Slides version of this unit, containing only the student texts and tasks, is now available in full colour, with movable pieces, and editable text:

Indigenous Peoples and Europeans, Part 1 – for Use with Google Slides/Classroom (TM).

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TEACHERS WHO HAVE USED THIS PRODUCT HAVE SAID:

♥ “I loved this unit, and so did my students. The lessons were well-laid out and informative for the students, and the menu-board projects were very engaging for them. My students prepared fabulous projects to showcase their learning. Thank-you so much!” (Thanks, Runde’s Room)

♥ “Super resource to use! Lessons were very well done and easy to follow! Loads of information yet fun and engaging activities for the students to participate in! I will have to check out the other parts!” (Thanks, Samantha E.)

♥ “Excellent unit – very thorough and well organized, according to curriculum!” (Thanks, Donna Luciani)

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(PLEASE NOTE: This resource is also available in French for French Immersion classes, although as of February 2020 it had not yet been fully revised from the original version. Check it out here: First Nations & Europeans in New France & Early Canada Part 1– FRENCH Version)

Lessons Include:
☑ Lesson 1: Learning About the Past
☑ Lesson 2: Before the Explorers
☑ Lesson 3: Indigenous Peoples at a Glance
☑ Lesson 4: Indigenous Peoples of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Region
☑ Lesson 5: Indigenous Alliances and Conflicts
☑ Lesson 6: Performance Task – Menu Board
☑ Bonus Section: 8 Pages of Supplemental Student Texts

Students will be engaged in
• mapping
• learning about physical and written evidence
• choosing appropriate graphic organizers
• comparing and contrasting Indigenous groups
• identifying items used by Indigenous Peoples from their natural environments
• designing wampum belts
• choosing and completing a performance task

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Related Products

Blended Split Grade Units:

⭐ Ontario Grade 4 & 5 Social Studies Early Societies | Indigenous Peoples

⭐ Ontario Grade 5 and 6 Social Studies | Strand A Heritage and Identity Unit

Printable (PDF):

⭐ Ontario Grade 5 Social Studies | Strand A | Heritage and Identity Part 2

⭐ Ontario Grade 5 Social Studies | Strand A | Heritage and Identity Part 3

⭐ Ontario Grade 5 Social Studies | Heritage and Identity Part 4

⭐ Ontario Grade 5 Social Studies | Strand A CULMINATING EVENT | The Great Fur Fair

⭐ Ontario Grade 5 Social Studies Full Year Bundle

Digital: