The Native Dwellings Series
The Native Dwelling Series is recommended as a supplementary resource for Social Studies curriculum for Grades 3 to 6.
Description
Author : Bonnie Shemie
Tundra Books Inc.
ISBN Individual
Grades : 3-6
Concepts : Communities, habitat, Native peoples, problem-solving, architecture, First Nations, Aboriginal peoples, Aboriginal cultures, Aboriginal dwellings, Aboriginal houses
Subjects : Social Sciences, Native Studies, Social Studies: History
Houses of Snow, Skin and Bones: The Far North
24 pages, 15 b/w, 6 colour illustrations, softcover, stitched
ISBN 0-88776-305-7
Houses of Bark: Woodland Indians
Bonnie Shemie
24 pages, 15 b/w, 6 colour illustrations, softcover, stitched
ISBN 0-88776-306-5
Houses of Hide and Earth: The Plains Indians
Bonnie Shemie
24 pages, 15 b/w, 6 colour illustrations, softcover, stitched
ISBN 0-88776-307-3
Houses of Wood: The Northwest Coast
Bonnie Shemie
24 pages, 15 b/w, 6 colour illustrations, softcover, stitched
ISBN 0-88776-305-7
Mounds of Earth and Shell: The Southeast
Bonnie Shemie
24 pages, 15 b/w, 6 colour illustrations, softcover, stitched
ISBN 0-88776-352-9
Houses of Adobe: The Southwest
Bonnie Shemie
24 pages, 15 b/w, 6 colour illustrations, softcover, stitched
ISBN 0-88776-353-7
Maisons d'adobe
Bonnie Shemie
24 pages, 15 b/w, 6 colour illustrations, hardcover, stitched
ISBN 0-88776-331-6
Maisons de bois
Bonnie Shemie
24 pages, 15 b/w, 6 colour illustrations, hardcover, stitched
ISBN 0-88776-289-1
CSC Evaluation
Curriculum Correlation
The Native Dwellings Series supports the learning expectations for the elementary curriculum in Social Studies for Grades 3 to 6 with links to Language, Math, Art, Science, and Music.
Content
Each book in the series presents information about a different type of Native dwelling. The clearly written, age-appropriate text and illustrations help students understand Native cultures and lifestyles. The detailed teacher material includes general activities that apply to all the books, along with specific cross-curricular activities for each individual book. It also contains a bibliography of related books and materials, useful addresses, and blackline masters.
Methodology
The activities in the teacher's guide are suitable for a range of capabilities with a variety of diverse skill-building experiences. The activities promote creative thinking and problem-solving opportunities as students work independently and in groups.
Assessment
There are no assessment strategies or tools provided. Teachers are required to design their own tracking sheets, observation sheets, and checklists for evaluation purposes.
Format
The six softcover books in the Native Dwellings series include both colour and black-and-white drawings that support the text information. The practical, well-organized, easy-to-follow teacher's guide is contained in a three-ring binder with dividers.
Bias
The material is presented from a balanced perspective.
Review Recommendation
The Native Dwelling Series is recommended as a supplementary resource for Social Studies curriculum for Grades 3 to 6.
Ancillary Materials
The Native Dwellings Teacher's Kit
62 pages, b/w, 3-ring vinyl binder
ISBN 0-88776-371-5
Note:This kit has not been evaluated by Curriculum Services Canada. District School Boards and local schools are responsible for decisions to use these materials.
Contact Information
Catherine Mitchell
Director, Foreign & Special Markets
Tundra Books Inc.
75 Sherbourne Street, 5th Floor
Toronto, ON M5A 2P9
416-598-4786
Toll Free: 1-800-788-1074
Fax: 416-598-0247
http://www.tundrabooks.com
Alison Morgan
Publicity
Tundra Books Inc.
75 Sherbourne Street, 5th Floor
Toronto, ON M5A 2P9
416-598-4786
Toll Free: 1-800-788-1074
Fax: 416-598-0247
http://www.tundrabooks.com
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