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Animals Care for Mother Earth Bundle
$82.90
Text Content Territories:
Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Tsimshian (Ts'msysen);
Status: In Stock
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Strong Nations Bundles | Single Book Bundles | Teacher Resource Bundles | Teacher's Guide Bundles
Details:
This bundle includes the classroom resource Animals Care for Mother Earth and the following supporting learning materials:
- finger puppets to match each of the six animals in the story, designed by the book's author/illustrator, Bill Helin
- a memory matching game
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Resource
Animals Care for Mother Earth: A Teaching Resource for Personal Development
$16.95
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Format:
Paperback
Text Content Territories:
Indigenous Canadian; First Nations; Tsimshian (Ts'msysen);
ISBN / Barcode: 9781771745970
Synopsis:
Synopsis:
Animals Care for Mother Earth comprises six contemporary, interrelated stories and supporting resources for teachers. In the first story, animals cooperate to clean up a polluted pond. In subsequent stories, they care for each other in the aftermath of the pollution problem, demonstrating strength of character and social responsibility. This book can be used in elementary schools to teach—through storytelling—the value of personal strengths and community supports while incorporating Tsimshian language and knowledge into classroom lessons. It also provides many opportunities to extend the learning to other curriculum areas, including science, math, reading, writing, social studies, and art.
Reviews
"This teaching resource uses storytelling as a way to impart knowledge and initiate discussions and activities that support social and emotional learning. The book contains six interrelated stories that teachers can read aloud to their elementary school students. Embedded in the stories are Tsimshian words, and each story is accompanied by a full-page, full-colour illustration by Tsimsian artist, Bill Helin. In the first story, Ganaw (Frog) discovers a leaking oil can at the edge of Pine Forest Pond. He overcomes misgivings about his own safety when he asks Xsgyiik (Eagle) and Gaak (Raven) to help remove the polluting oil can. Other animals in the forest pitch in to clean up around the pond. In the following stories, the animals work through issues related to the incident, developing character strengths and social responsibility in the process.
Classroom Connections: Comprehensive support materials are provided for each story, including lesson plan ideas and activities. Science-based information about a plant that has significance in Tsimshian culture is also included in the support materials for each story." - Canadian Teacher Magazine, Spring 2023 Issue
Educator Information
Recommended for use with grades 1 to 6 (elementary students).
Everything educators need is included in this single work -- contemporary Indigenous stories to read aloud and explore with students, as well as story guides, a map, plant information pages, suggestions for classroom activities, discussion questions, inquiry activities, talking together points, information to support intergenerational or peer-to-peer learning, and connections to the Core Competencies and social and emotional learning (SEL) competencies.
Find a bundle for Animals Care for Mother Earth that includes the book and learning environment resources HERE!
Additional Information
32 Pages | 8.5" x 11" | ISBN: 9781771745970 | Paperback
Puppets
First Nations Finger Puppet: Bill Helin - Brown Bear
$8.50
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ISBN / Barcode: HD-81257
Synopsis:
Synopsis:
This finger puppet is designed by Tsimshian/Tlingit artist Bill Helin.
In the preview image, Brown Bear appears alongside other finger puppets and a plush longhouse from Bill Helin that work well together.
First Nations Finger Puppet: Bill Helin - Eagle
$8.50
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ISBN / Barcode: HD-81155
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Valdy Eagle Finger Puppet designed by Indigenous artist Bill Helin.
Height: Approx. 5"
Width: Approx. 2" (wings closed) / 4" (wings spread)
First Nations Finger Puppet: Bill Helin - Frog
$8.50
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Size:
3.5 inches
ISBN / Barcode: HD-81553
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Hoppy Frog Finger Puppet designed by Indigenous artist Bill Helin.
Height: Approx 3.5"
Width: Approx 4.75"
First Nations Finger Puppet: Bill Helin - Raven
$8.50
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ISBN / Barcode: HD-91154
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Gak Raven Finger Puppet designed by Indigenous artist Bill Helin.
Height: Approx. 5.5"
Width: Approx. 3" (wings closed) / Approx. 6" (wings open)
First Nations Finger Puppet: Bill Helin - Salmon
$8.50
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Size:
5 inches
Synopsis:
Salmon Finger Puppet with First Nations Designs by Bill Helin
Length: Approx 5"
First Nations Finger Puppet: Bill Helin - Wolf
$8.50
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ISBN / Barcode: HD-81258
Synopsis:
Synopsis:
This finger puppet is designed by Tsimshian/Tlingit artist Bill Helin.
In the preview image, Wolf appears alongside other finger puppets and a plush longhouse from Bill Helin that work well together.
Memory Matching Game
Strong Learners Memory Matching Cards: Indigenous Plants
$14.95
Size:
4.5 inches x 3.5 inches
ISBN / Barcode: 459312866017
Synopsis:
Synopsis:
This Indigenous Plant Memory Matching Card Game contains 25 cards, including 1 instructional card and 2 each of the following:
1. Bitter-root
2. Blue Camas
3. Burdock
4. Cat-tail
5. Devil’s Club
6. Fireweed
7. Kinnikinnick
8. Licorice Fern
9. Oregon Grape
10. Soapberry
11. Stinging Nettle
12. Tiger Lily
Educator Information
At Strong Nations, we strive to provide meaningful learning opportunities for all learners with our products. Our Strong Learners products can work both independently, or to support our Strong Nations books.
Memory Matching Card Games support young learners to develop and strengthen their ability to recall information. Some other benefits include:
· social interaction
· improve concentration
· pay attention to detail
· turn taking
· brain exercise
· ability to stay focused
These cards are printed on Stone Paper. This eco-friendly paper alternative is made from stone, not trees! Stone Paper is tear-resistant, uses no lamination, and does not use trees, water, or harmful chemicals and dyes in its production. The cards are also biodegradable. While they can be used outside, store cards in the shade or away from direct sunlight.
Card Game Creator: Terri Mack
Additional Information
25 cards per set | 4.5" x 3.5" | ISBN: 459312866017
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