Students will visit web sites related to animals, animal totems and totem poles. Because there was such a widespread harvesting of totem poles from the northwest pacific coast and alaska between about 1880 and 1930, even today, there are poor records on exactly where they came to rest. Family totem pole project adaptable for distance learning. World languages, assessments foreign language association of.
Build your own totem pole with this colorful, beautifully detailed totem pole set. Create an amazing native american diorama with printable versions of a teepee, canoe and fire or use the blan. Cole matthews, the main character, goes on a journey of selfdiscovery and ends up creating a totem pole to explain what he has learned about himself. Photographs of totem poles, and of figures found on totem poles, enhance the text. Thank you so much for purchasing this native american research report project that i created to use with the students in my classroom. Complete and detailed student instructions, as well as a grading rubric and paper. In addition, the introduction of steel knives around that time aided in carving. Did not use class time to focus on the project or often distracted others. Illphi event face painting from comic book rune masters often. Print this letter and rubric both written in english to inform parents of a family totem pole project in which students create a totem pole at home to depict their. Step 2 hyperlink share your writing document to your name on the slide. For this required reading you will create a childrens picture book based on a novel of your choice. David is a tsimshian boy whose pride in his fathers artistry as a woodcarver and creator of a new totem pole provides the focus for a 10 x 10 firstperson narrative. Great addition to activities about the indigenous peoples of the pacific northwest, alaska, and british columbia.
The student will assemble a totem pole using symbols from the novel, telling the story of the novel. Thanksgiving history bag bookinteractive notebook kit undercover. This report has served me well in the past, and i thought you might also be able to use it. Pritchards recounting of previous climbs sets up his skill level before the accident. Cool totem pole craft projects for kids hative group art projects, high school art. Native american research report north thurston public. This interactive e book for smart notebook which has informational text about totem poles, and also focuses on. Some knowledge of a totem pole was utilized in planning and creation of project. The totem pole must be accompanied by an essay explaining the symbols and how they are important torepresent the student free rubric builder and assessment tools. The totem pole is an inspiring memoir of surviving a near fatal rock fall while climbing a needle of a of rock on the coast of tasmania.
A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Title page original title, author, and an image that relates to the. Native americans, especially those of the pacific northwest. Totem poles for kids native american totems dk find out. In this unit we use the topic of totem poles to learn kindergarten math concepts, literacy skills, and. The totem pole includes all 5 completed animal images and the title of the totem pole. You shouldnt spend all of your time constructing an elaborate totem pole and then not spend time on the written part of the assignment. The student will assemble a totem pole using symbols that represent the students familypersonal story. After they read the touching spirit bear book each child designed his own totem pole. In this informational book, readers will learn in what parts of the united states totem poles are found, why they are used and by whom, and how totem poles are carved. This is a test grade, so make sure to do your best work and to check the rubric often.
In addition, the introduction of steel knives around that time aided in. The finest poles were created in the early and mid1800s, when village chiefs and other important people grew wealthy from the fur trade with whites. Landscaping software for ipad 6th grade totem pole project. Simple to follow guide to art projects for both primary. Native american indian tepee and totem pole on the beach blue. Del toro, reading recovery teacher mckinley school chicago heights, illinois abstract. We have been reading the book touching spirit bear by ben mikaelsen. There is not only a native american component, but also a personal expression component as the student will be integrating art into social studies material.
The totem pole is a form of art for many native american tribes in the north and northwest. Browse totem pole resources on teachers pay teachers, a marketplace trusted by millions of teachers for original educational resources. Prior to performing any conservation work, a condition assessment is performed. Instead of just reading the five lessons in the book and taking the test, we take our time learning about the different regions and the indians who made their homes there.
Examples may include a dream catcher, a totem pole, weaving, bead work, etc. The cover picture is not very neat or there is one item missing. The totem pole has some of the completed animal images. Book totem tale by deb vanasse sasquatch books, 2006. Native american totem poles native american history native american projects history. Creative project assessment rubric westmark school. Simple to follow guide to art projects for both primary and. A totem pole might be more than 60 feet high and take 23 years to carve bear represented a teacher who taught people how to fish.
Haida carver reg davidson is featured as part of a research project entitled the history of craft by carol ventura, a professor of art history at tennessee technological university. Jeffreys daughter, granddaughter, and greatgranddaughter were involved in the restoration project. Make sure you allow email protected to have viewing privileges. The purpose of the totem pole was to show the importance of the totem animal to the builder as well as other important symbols and images in their life. The students will design their own totem poles on paper to work from in our next lesson. The construction of your totem pole is open to your creativity.
In this paper i will concentrate upon those tlingit and haida totem poles displayed. As part of the ganeix gaawu kudzitee a time for healing project, goldbelt heritage foundation, the douglas indian association, and the juneau schools indian education program are placing a 26ft. The conservation and restoration of totem poles is a relatively new topic in the field of art. Make sure that you look over the rubric and see how the points are weighted. We used landscape timber poles, cardboard and acrylic paint.
The meaning of their carvings varied from tribe to tribe. Totem carvers have a lot of pride in their work, and making a recordbreaking totem pole can be a pretty competitive endeavor. Inspiring printable totem pole templates printable images. Del toro teacher project page governors state university. Sometimes they were purely artistic, other times they told stories of.
There was some focus on getting the project done but occasionally distracted others. There is really not a whole lot of explaining to do. This is a fun project that has the student create a small totem pole and write a paragraph explaining their totem pole. How to read a totem pole, animal symbols, northwest art animals, totem coloring page totem poles description the alphabet of northwest coast art. It seems obvious that to measure the tallest totem pole in the world, all youd need to do is break out a tape measure, right.
The totem pole must be accompanied by a paragraph explaining the symbols and how they are important to the novel free rubric builder and assessment tools. Color a totem pole or create a totem cube totem pole with a thunderbird cube. Del toro teacher project page teaching with primary. Totem poles were built by about 30 native american tribes living along the northwest pacific coast of north america. Second grade art lesson 6 looking at totem poles part 1. Sometimes they were purely artistic, other times they told stories of local legends or events.
This report has served me well in the past, and i thought you might also be able to use. The presentation must be accompanied by 1 a paragraph explaining the story that the totem pole depicts, and 2 the symbol worksheet free rubric builder and assessment tools. The student will search for and examine indian totem poles using reference materials in the arttango program as well as materials provided by their teacher and the internet if it is available. The pole raising will take place at the former cemetery grounds. The actual totem pole is not as important as the thoughts behind it.
Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. Wolf revered as a good hunter and associated with the special spiritual powers necessary to heal the. Conservation and restoration of totem poles wikipedia. Your totem pole needs to be able to stand up, so make sure you allow for that. Rockin resources is dedicated to creating curriculum for grade levels 18 that is not only engaging but also standardbased. In this informational book, readers will learn in what parts of the united states totem poles are found, why they are used. You can cut the paper towel roll in half to make a smaller totem piece. You are being asked to design and create your own personal totem pole. Touching spirit bear totem pole project we have been reading the book touching spirit bear by ben mikaelsen. Good luck and if you have any questions be sure to talk to me.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Totem poles printable totem pole coloring page totem pole animal templates printable totem pole animals symbols meanings printable totem pole animals. Oct 18, 20 totem pole art native american studies in one of my favorite units to teach in 5th grade. Students research native american tribes from different regions, then create an informational poster about their way of life. Other totem poles are significant because they break some kind of record. All totem pole animal images are included on the totem pole. These wooden towers, carved with images of animals and symbols, were monuments expressing a familys status within a tribe. Family totem pole project adaptable for distance learning by.
Students will create a multimedia presentation explaining their personal totems. The totem pole shows that the creator took great pride in hisher work. Students design and make this fun paper totem pole that represents their family. All knowledge of a totem pole was utilized in planning and creation of project. Group and peer assessment in group work cooperative learning. Step 1 take a screen shot or picture of your totem pole and pasteinsert it on the slide with your name. Bone, horn, and antler objects books, manuscripts, documents and ephemera.
Along with our resources, pam provides the personal support you need as. Family totem pole project adaptable for online learning totem. The directions mention a list of symbols and their meanings. Examples of totem pole conservationrestoration projectsedit. Keep in mind, that this will be your final assessment and should reflect your very best efforts and participation. They will be introduced to a variety of pacific northwest coast native american totem poles. Each element is separate to allow for various creative combinations. I noticed that your students are slightly older than the group i am currently teaching grade 34 but hoping to adapt it to the younger grades. We prefer entries be mailed through the usps, but you may also email your entry what.
The only materials needed are a paper towel tube, construction paper, glue, and markers. Affordable and search from millions of royalty free images, photos and vectors. Most of the components meet the stated requirements of the. Totem pole art native american studies in one of my favorite units to teach in 5th grade.
You will share at least one aspect of your totem pole to the class on the day it is due. Complete and detailed student instructions, as well as a grading rubric. This is a terrific set of printables and activities to support your native american heritage month activities. In the past, a totem pole was carved several reasons. The report is broken up into several parts, all of which are.
I am at home and dont have any of the supplies on hand, but had a few questions. The cover picture is messy or there are more than two other items missing. Cut a piece of construction paper long enough to wrap around the paper roll. Totem pole by diane hoytgoldsmith and lawrence migdale. Native american family totem pole project by teaching to go teachers pay teachers. All components meet the stated requirements of the assignment. Totem pole 8th grade summer reading project rubric category exceeding meeting approaching insufficient product totem pole the product contains all required components. You are creating a brochure that explains stepbystep how to survive middle school. Oct 25, 20 native american family totem pole project. See 7 best images of printable totem pole templates. If your child cannot write yet, you may type their words for them.
They come with assessment pieces and a writing page. Most knowledge of a totem pole was utilized in planning and creation of project. How to make imitation birch bark this lesson was created to enrich a read aloud story in my school. The contest is open to us residents under 19 years old. Birch bark basket how to make immitation birchbark titletechnique. David is a tsimshian boy whose pride in his fathers artistry as a woodcarver. You may want to use something like an empty paper towel roll.
You shouldnt spend all of your time constructing an elaborate totem pole and. Along with our resources, pam provides the personal support you need as a teacher. A personal totem pole project this activity correlates with any study of u. The totem pole was a sign of the owners wealth because hiring an artist to make one was expensive. Restored totem pole unveiled as part of national indigenous. You can staple it easiest or use the hole bunch to punch thru all 3 folded layers.
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