Below is a collection of introductory lesson plans, student activity cards and explainer videos designed for elementary and secondary-level students. Can Geo Education thanks the many Elders and educators who assisted with the creation of these resources that support and celebrate Métis culture and Michif language—Maarsii!
Jigging
Jigging lesson plan #1 – Grades 1-3
Jigging lesson plan #2 – Grades 4-6
Activity cards for both lesson plans
Explainer video
Beading
Beading lesson plan #1 – Grades 2-5
Beading lesson plan #2 – Grades 6-8
Activity cards for both lesson plans
Explainer video
Conversational Michif
Conversational Michif lesson plan #1 – Grades 1-3
Conversational Michif lesson plan #2 – Grades 4-8
Activity cards:
- Conversational Michif Card
- Conversational Michif Exit Slip
- Conversational Michif Passport Card
- Conversational Michif Video Script Card
Geographical Terms in Michif
Geographical terms lesson plan #1 – Grades 2-5
Geographical terms lesson plan #2 – Grades 8-12
Activity cards:
- Geographical Terms Feedback From My Peers Card
- Geographical Terms Learning From The Land Card
- Geographical Terms Living Off The Land Card
- Geographical Terms Making Connections Card
Traditional Foods
Traditional foods lesson plan #1 – Grades 1-4
Traditional foods lesson plan #2 – Grades 4-7
Activity cards:
- Traditional Foods Bannock Recipe
- Traditional Foods Cooking Terms Teacher Card
- Traditional Foods Image Cards
Traditional Harvesting Methods
Traditional harvesting lesson plan #1 – Grades 1-4
Traditional harvesting lesson plan #2 – Grades 4-7
Activity cards: