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Time, Continuity and Change

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About This Resource

This awareness-level lesson introduces learners to Anishinaabek history as a complex and enduring story of cultural persistence, adaptation, and resistance, deeply connected to the lands of Anishinaabe Aki.

Student Organization

Whole Class, Small Groups, Pairs

Activity Setting

Classroom Setting

Time Required

60-85 minutes

Learners will…

  • Explore the history of the Anishinaabe people in Michigan and recognize their resilience through significant changes, showing respect for the experiences of others.
  • Listen to stories about life in the past and the lessons that Anishinaabe people have shared across generations, practicing empathy and gratitude for the knowledge that is passed down.
  • Share stories about how people cared for each other and the Earth, and can identify and communicate challenges and opinions while showing social awareness and respect for different perspectives.

Essential Questions

  • What can we learn from Anishinaabe stories about belonging, resistance, and revitalization—and how do they connect to our own lives and communities?
  • How have Anishinaabe people remained strong and connected to their identity through times of change and challenge?

Lesson Plan Materials

  • PowerPoint slides: Time, Continuity, and Change (Awareness Level)
  • Whiteboard, interactive board, or chart paper
  • Printed Time Period Cards
  • Worksheet: Small Group Reflections

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