These are some helpful links we will be using throughout Grade 4:
Music:
Recorder Karate
Heritage Stamp Research
https://arch.tnrl.ca/
Biographical files: https://kamloopsmuseum.ca/files/Finding-Aids/bio.pdf
Subject files: https://kamloopsmuseum.ca/files/Finding-Aids/Subject-files-inventory-list.pdf.
Rare Books collection: https://kamloopsmuseum.ca/files/Finding-Aids/RareBookscollection.pdf
History Articles: https://kamloopsmuseum.ca/files/Finding-Aids/HistoryArticles_2021-07-13-201256_zmtd.pdf
Satisfaction Survey:
http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/sat_survey/access.htm
FSA:
https://bced.vretta.com/#/en/bced-landing/fsa/secure
DEWRS:
www.ourschool.net
3D Printing
TinkerCad
www.tinkercad.com/joinclass/V3E67M498W96
Social Studies
Here are some links I use and encourage students to use for their research project. This year we will be looking at the Big Question: How are land and people connected?
We will be looking at the historical aspect of this question in a research project:
What are the connections between the Aboriginal groups and their land?
Students will be researching for a presentation. They will have one of Aboriginal group to research based on some regions found in BC:
The regions can be found by clicking on this map:
First Nations BC Map based on region
Nechako
Northeast
North Coast
Cariboo
Chilcotin websites www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/chilcotin-tsilhqotin
Kootenay
Thompson Okanagan
Lower Mainland Southwest
Kootenay
Vancouver Island and Coast
Presentations of their learning will be the student's choice:
poster slideshow research booklet
speech skit diorama
Social Studies - First Nations
Kiddle Search Engine
BC First Nations Map
Canada's First Peoples: Historical Overview
An introduction to the history and culture of the Canadian Aboriginal population. Links at the top to other useful pages.
Canada's First Peoples: Peoples Before Contact
An interactive map of Canada's First Peoples, with in-depth information about each group. Topics include: environment, housing food, technology, religion, culture, social structure, and warfare.
Canada's First Peoples: Contact & Conflict
An article about the contact, trade, and alliances between Aboriginals and the Europeans.
Indigenous Peoples of Canada indigenouspeoplesatlasofcanada.ca
Kids' Stop
A site for students about Canada's aboriginal history, culture and language. Includes games, biographies, and recommended books and sites to read.
First Nations Traditional Food Fact Sheets
Kids Site of Canadian Settlement
A site with information for a variety of Canadian aboriginal and early European peoples.
Facts on Native Americans (and Canadians)
A site with facts about Native Americans (Canadian groups are included)
Thompson Okanagan Sites:
About the Secwepemc Territory
Traditional Secwepemc/community/seasonal life - interactive website for students
Thompson Okanagan housing
Pre-contact Secwepemc trade (left sidebar)
The Canadian Atlas of First Peoples
Xaxli'p Website xaxlip.ca/
Click on Our History to find some information on the traditions of the Xaxli'p people.
Xaxli'p Website xcfc.ca
Kootenay Sites
Ktunaxa traditions
Cariboo Sites
tatlacommunities.ca/tsilhqotin
Chilcotin websites www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/chilcotin-tsilhqotin
Vancouver Island & Coast Sites
North Coast Sites
Nisga'a
Cree Sites
Cree Tribe for Kids
www.ducksters.com/history/native_americans/cree_tribe.php
Cree website - www.warpaths2peacepipes.com/indian-tribes/cree-tribe.htm
All below links also offer visuals and information on the Coast Salish, Sto:lo (smartboard friendly); click on top bar for Articles, Glossary, Games, Educator Resources, and Audio & Video:
- Sto:lo Pithouse - view from inside: winter activities
- Sto:lo Longhouse - panoramic view from the front
- Sto:lo Longhouse - panoramic view from the center
- Sto:lo Longhouse - panoramic view from the work area
- Sto:lo Longhouse - panoramic view from the cooking area
- Sto:lo Longhouse - panoramic view from the outside rear of the longhouse
Passageways and Pathways for Young Explorers
europeanexplorers.weebly.com/
www.ducksters.com/biography/explorers/
Daily Physical Activity
Go Noodle - a website to burn that energy!
Math
www.prodigygame.com math website
DEWRS:
www.ourschool.net
FSA Practice:
bced.vretta.com/#/en/bced-landing/fsa/sample/grade-4
