Lesson Plan 3: Wisdom Passed Down

In Indigenous cultures, Elders are storytellers. They are knowledge keepers who carry and transmit history, language, values, and spiritual teachings. When we understand the cadence of Indigenous ways, we will understand how oral storytelling sustains cultural identity and community connection, and the importance of listening to and honoring Elder’s voices.

Grade level: 9-12

Prep time: 10 min

Lesson Duration: 55 min

Learning Outcomes:

It is expected that students will:

• Demonstrate respect for oral traditions in Indigenous cultures andidentify ways to honor and engage with Elders and KnowledgeKeepers
  
• Understand the role of Elders as cultural anchors and storytellers.
  
• Reflect on how colonization disrupted cultural storytelling and the importance of restoration.

Lesson Includes:

• Activate, Acquire, and Apply Activities
  
• Podcast clips featuring Elder’s stories (Links Included)
  
• “Wisdom Passed Down” worksheet (Printable)
• Reflection Journal (Printable)
  

Materials Required (not included)

• Screen & speakers for viewing video
• Optional: Talking stick or feather (for circle sharing)
  
• Chart paper, markers

NB: Purchase includes access to streamable video and downloadable resources for 6 months.