Subject Guides: Teaching Science: First Nations, Metis, Inuit (FNMI) Ways of Knowing

FNMI and Science Library Resources

Find FNMI resources about science at the library by using the following keywords:

First Nations
Metis
Inuit
Indigenous

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Technology
Robotics

Books to Build On: Indigenous Literatures for Learning
Interactive web resource designed to assist educators with weaving Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing into their teaching and learning, starting with story. Audience: preservice and professional teachers.

Indigenous Ways of Knowing - Science

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ATA Library's Foundational Knowledge for Indigenous Education - Science

K-6 Science FNMI Literature Connections

This list of science-themed Indigenous children's books offers titles available on campus in the University of Alberta collection. They offer opportunities to enrich science learning and include First Nations, Métis, and Inuit perspectives and knowledge.

The list was compiled based on First Nation, Métis, and Inuit resource reviews prepared by Edmonton Public School Board and recommendations from Dr. Jerine Pegg, Faculty of Education, University of Alberta.

Science-themed Indigenous Children's Titles

Other FNMI Supports

Guiding Voices: A Curriculum Development Tool for Inclusion of First Nation, Métis and Inuit Perspectives Throughout Curriculum
Can be used to determine the appropriateness of resources for use in curriculum. Part of the Guiding Voices Development Tool produced by Alberta Education.
ATA Library's Foundational Knowledge for Indigenous Education - Math
Find teaching resources, education guides, and research available for Indigenous education.
Empowering the Spirit: Classroom Supports
See, Supporting Numeracy Videos
FNMI Edukits
FNMI artifacts, clothing, traditional foods, examples of modes of transportation, & games - all mini sized. Includes recorded music, too.

First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Contexts in Education
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Education through Reconciliation: Science

These sample Science lesson plans support Education for Reconciliation through the inclusion of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit perspectives; treaty education; and residential schools’ experiences, with learning outcomes identified in the pre-2022 Alberta programs of study.

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AB Ed Sample Lesson Plans: Science