| AUDIENCE Educators | GRADE LEVEL Primary K-3, Intermediate (4-8) |
| CONCEPTS Proportional Reasoning, Fractions | PEDAGOGICAL APPROACH Indigenous Storywork, Creative-Arts |
These seven-session lessons, developed by Leighann Rodger, delve into fraction and proportion concepts through the captivating lens of the Haida Supernatural Beings. Focusing on the formidable Wasco, a supernatural being, students explore comparative body part sizes through drawing and clay modelling. By examining the proportional relationships between Wasco’s head and body, students gain a concrete understanding of fractions and proportions. To learn more about Leighann Rodger’s innovative approach, explore her Indigenous Math Symposium presentation or her lesson below.
Discover the enchanting world of Haida Gwaii through “Magical Beings of Haida Gwaii,” authored by Terri-Lynn Williams-Davidson and Sara Florence Davidson, with stunning illustrations by Alyssa Koski and Judy Hilgemann.