Wednesday, 15 February 2017

Making of an Elder- Due Tuesday, Feb.21, 2017

All your episode reflections should be completed in your visual Journal. There is 7 episode in all:
Ep 1-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYglFfTG0TE&index=1&list=PLuj3rWl-eKLFfhFDy7rQS-g_xLOIR1IMO&spfreload=5

Stereotypes
A stereotype is a widely held but oversimplified idea of a person or thing.  Often these oversimplifications are used to make quick judgements without investing any time in understanding.  Combining with our tendency to confirm what we already believe, stereotypes become difficult to dislodge.
Why do we create stereotypes?
How are they created?  What sources of learning do we draw from to form these stereotypes?
Why are stereotypes constraining?
What kind of inquiry or experience would be required to overcome stereotypes?

Using your visual journal, in proper grade nine response form, please reflect upon the following:

How does an accurate understanding of history contribute to breaking down stereotypes?

Ep2-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbwXqORQi-8&index=2&list=PLuj3rWl-eKLFfhFDy7rQS-g_xLOIR1IMO

History is written not just by the victors, but also rewritten and retold by everyone.  As a result, history is often used as a way to affirm or remember ourselves in the best possible light even if it isn’t true.  However, a glorified history prevents us from learning from the past.

Coming clean . . . What personal example do you have about how you have “rewritten” history to suit your needs?
Why do we prefer history that affirms our identity?
What is the risk of having an inaccurate or narrow view of history?

Ep3-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL-B6SltLvs&list=PLuj3rWl-eKLFfhFDy7rQS-g_xLOIR1IMO&index=3
Episode Three- Sacred Ground
Where do you come from? Where did your ancestors come from? You are a guardian of your ancestral spirit; your job today is to research about your ancestors and create a bundle. Your bundle should include wisdom and pictures that you will record in your Visual Journal.  Most importantly your bundle should contain a story from your Ancestors. A story you are willing to share with the class.  Your story should be about 1-2 minutes in length at least.

Episode Three

The Grassland Ecology
It’s easy to think of the prairie grassland as an empty land devoid of life. Unfortunately, just as we stereotype people, we also stereotype landscapes.  Our first impressions are not necessarily accurate ones. The ecology of the grasslands is rich and diverse and could be studied for years on its own.
Ecology- the branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.

Journal Responses
1. What has surprised you about the grasslands?
2. How are the bison and grasslands interconnected?
3. Why is it important to understand ecology to understand human beings?

Ep4-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTTRGAbZSBw&list=PLuj3rWl-eKLFfhFDy7rQS-g_xLOIR1IMO&index=4
Episode 4
Iiniistis is the Blackfoot word for treaty, an agreement.  Treaties were made with not just people but also land and the animals.  The most sacred of treaties were reinforced through ceremony and continued relationship.
What does the phrase “we are all treaty people” mean?

Episode 5- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7SR3ssZo8A&list=PLuj3rWl-eKLFfhFDy7rQS-g_xLOIR1IMO&index=5
A Broken Treaty-Episode 5
Your spirit can not die if you feed it with . . .
Narcisse talks about the person, the human he is and wants to become. He references all the mistakes and wonderful things he has done in his life make him who he is. He talks about needing to learn and respect himself so that he can respect others.  Make a list of your mistakes and wonderful things you have experienced. Choose one mistake or wonderful thing and in proper grade nine response explain what you learned.

Episode 6-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sw2cJzisks&list=PLuj3rWl-eKLFfhFDy7rQS-g_xLOIR1IMO&index=6
Episode 6-Living in the Present
We need many “Elders”.
We all have a gift within us that can make tomorrow a better place. Knowing where you come from helps us understand who we are. Knowing where we are headed gives us guidance.  Being present in this moment and acknowledging ourselves allows us to share our values and beliefs. What are you going to teach us?

No comments:

Post a Comment