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
Long ago, First Nations people hunted animals and gathered berries for food, and their homes were often made from wood or animal skins.
- 2
Today, many First Nations people live in towns and cities, have jobs like teachers or doctors, and use computers and cell phones.
- 3
Even though life has changed, First Nations communities still share stories and traditions, and teach their children about their culture.
Part 2 of 3
Practice
3 questions
How did First Nations people get their food long ago? How is that different from how many First Nations people get their food today?
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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“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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