Wabanaki Studies Resources

Provided by: Maine Department of Education |Published on: October 30, 2024

Articles/Websites

K-12

Synopsis

This website includes links to lesson plans for grades K-12, numerous educator guides, and additional resources to assist teachers in exploring Wabanaki studies.
Along with guides based on grades and subjects, teachers will find book suggestions, land acknowledgment resources, and resources for Thanksgiving and Indigenous Peoples Day.

Subjects: Social Studies, English Language Arts, Visual and Performing Arts

Authors: DOE & State Wabanaki Studies Specialist

Region: Maine

Languages: English

Positives

Each resource guide has a variety of activities and lessons, giving teachers many options to choose from.

Prerequisites

Teachers should read through materials carefully before implementing resources and ensure they use resources respectfully.

Differentiation & Implementation

Teachers can create word walls with the provided vocabulary lists.
There are guides based on grade level and for secondary subjects, such as ELA, civics, economics, and geography.
To make community connections, teachers can invite Wabanaki speakers to their classrooms.
Teachers can discuss climate change and the solutions provided by traditional ecological knowledge.

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