4-6, Unit Three: "Our Medicine, Our Food"

Introduction & Teacher Background
(The background and activities in this unit are adapted from Work House.)
When doing plant studies in Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park (W-GIPP), or in any other environment, it is important to emphasize minimum impact activity. When visiting W-GIPP, remember that plants may not be collected. Perhaps of more concern is the impact that plant gathering might have on Native American values and resources. These concerns have been raised by tribal advisers. As one tribal adviser passionately pointed out, "Non-indians simply have no concept of how important these plants are to native peoples. They are "Our Medicine...Our Food!" more...

 

Who Says Plants Can't Move?
Grades: 4-6
Methods:
Time: 1-2 hours
Subjects: Life science, social studies

Native Harvest
Grades: 5-6
Methods:
Time: Two, 1-hour sessions, with research time between
Subjects: Language arts, visual arts, life science, social studies

What's in a Name?
Grades: 4-6
Methods:
Time: Variable
Subjects: Language arts, foreign language, social studies, visual arts

Forest Communities
Grades: 4-6
Methods:
Time: Two, 1-hour sessions, homework project
Subjects: life science, language arts, visual arts