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Teacher's Guide
For
Mystery on Dog Island
By
Aaron A. Lehman
The Mystery Series is coordinated with the Alberta Grade Five Curriculum
Contact me if you are interested in a copy and wish to write a review.
2A- Chapter 1 and 2 and others, give several opportunities for students to value diversity (1A) and traditions and become conscious of the limits of the natural environment, understanding the principles of sustainability.
Activity 2A1: Have students research and prepare a report comparing traditional trapping methods with current methods. Class discussion.
Activity 2A2: Invite a local trapper to class to explain the current methods of trapping and the laws and practices that ensure sustainability of the resource. If there is a student or their family who has a trap line, have them give a personal report to the class.
Activity 2A3: After reading chapter one and 2, discuss how Marg and Raymond’s Grandfather were connected to the land by way of their lifestyle and culture.
3A- Mystery on Dog Island provides many opportunities for students to study the unique nature of Canada, its history, complexity and current issues related to Aboriginal traditions, values, attitudes, contributions and current challenges.
Activity 3A1: Assign different groups of students to research and prepare presentations on various aspects of local history.
Example for Slave Lake:
· Explore the history of Slave Lake prior to the White explorers.
· The Slave Lake area is rich in history of places that were visited by early explorers such as David Thompson. There is a lady in Slave Lake who is related to David Thompson. Invite her for an interview.
Haiku Slave Lake (2)
Copyright May 28, 2011
Aaron A. Lehman
Coming home Yahoo
Maybe not what’s there to find
Town is burned out yuk
Acrid smoke stink rot
Be aware bears may be there
Wildlife lost home too
How can I help you
Freezer in basement food spoiled
Strong muscles up stairs
Burned trees gnarled in wind
Buds replaced drops of black char
Pale green hint of life
Moaning throat tightens
Choke back tears for what was lost
Hug from friend see smile
Crying for dog cat
Will they know we still love them
Burst of fur jumps licks
Power gas water
Technician restores service
Done done and done thanks
Stop by for coffee
Tell your story heal the pain
Step up help neighbour
Connections
Woodpecker drills hole
Sap runs down bark Birch tree wound
Insects fly by sweet
Swallows swoop in for the bugs
Look listen spring comes alive
Earth life connected
Copyright May 9, 2011
Aaron A. Lehman
Green Grass
Copyright April 27, 2011
Aaron A. Lehman
Spread dirt capped snow banks
Pick up branches dead leaves crap
Shine sun grow green grass
Shed winter coat toque
Brisk walk breathe deep pumping heart
Bright sun spirit warms
Aaron A. Lehman
Winter scars unveiled
Broken branches curls of sod
Spirit sags wait hope
Gouged pavement cracked walks
Ice mounds gravel caps squish mud
Disheartened sprit
Low clouds cover sun
Billow storm come rain clean land
Renew earth spirits
Earth Day 3
Copyright April 22, 2011
Aaron A. Lehman
Promise of purple
Earth warms buds ready to burst
Jovial mood springs
Winter breaks triumph
Universe holds earth cycles
Join to celebrate
Yellow Spires
Copyright April 21, 2011
Aaron Lehman
Yellow spires reach sun
Part winter leaves trash and grime
Raise spirits laughing
Earth Day 2
Copyright April 21, 2011
Aaron A. Lehman
Sun illuminates
Earth shines Earth Day Good Friday
We all celebrate
