Grade 2 - Teacher Resources

A, B, C's: The American Indian Way-Richard Red Hawk

ISBN 0-940113-15-5

Each letter of the alphabet represents Aboriginal groups, individuals, and artifacts that represent Aboriginal culture and beliefs.

The Legend of Big Bear, Little Bear, and the Stars-Judy Bear

ISBN 0-920571-27-1

This is a Cree story about Little Bear who is adopted by an old man who tells him why the world had two moons. When Little Bear grows up he shoots one of the moons which become the stars in the sky. A very cute little story.

Star Boy-Paul Goble

ISBN 0-689-714499-8

This book is a wonderful story of Star Boy who is the son of a Blackfoot woman and Morning Star. This book represents the origin of the Blackfoot (Siksika) Sun Dance.

Spirit of the White Bison-Beatrice Culleton

ISBN 1-895411-43-27

This book is written from the perspective of the bison and examines the importance of bison to Aboriginal people, the beliefs about the bison, and the events surrounding its disappearance from the plains.

Investigating Artifacts: Making Mastks, Creating Myths, Exploring Middens-Katherine Barrett

ISBN 0-912511-82-6

This book is written from the perspective of archeologists and how they piece together information on cultures and communities.

Native American People Series

Rourke (SBC)

One section of the series focuses on the Blackfoot peoples history, social structure, culture, and the important role of Elders within the community. The timeline begins in 1540's until the 1990's. Excellent resource for teachers.

People of the Buffalo: How the Plains Indians Lived. Rev. ed-Maria Campbell

Douglas and McIntyre (LRDC)

This text explains the culture, language, and importance of the buffalo to the survival of the Plains Indians. This book also describes how the buffalo was hunted and used.

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