First Nations Daily Life Then and Now

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Objective

I can compare daily life in First Nations communities then and now.

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Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    Long ago, First Nations people hunted animals and gathered berries for food, and their homes were often made from wood or animal skins.

  2. 2

    Today, many First Nations people live in towns and cities, have jobs like teachers or doctors, and use computers and cell phones.

  3. 3

    Even though life has changed, First Nations communities still share stories and traditions, and teach their children about their culture.

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Practice

3 questions

1

How did First Nations people get their food long ago? How is that different from how many First Nations people get their food today?

2

Think about a First Nations child long ago and a First Nations child today. Name one way their homes would be different.

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Based on the reading passage, describe two ways daily life in First Nations communities has changed from long ago to today, and one way it has remained the same.

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