First People`s Competencies

• traditional and contemporary Aboriginal arts and arts-making processes

• history of beads in First People’s traditions

• cultural and spiritual significance of beadwork

• materials,  patterns, techniques and symbolic meanings 

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Math (Math 1 used as an example)

• Identifying sorting rules

• Repeating patterns with multiple elements/attributes

• Investigating numerical patterns

• Beading using 3-5 colors

 

Social Studies

• First Nations, Cultural Awareness & Diversity

 

Visual arts:

• Elements of design: line, shape, space, texture, colour, form

• Principles of design: repetition, contrast, emphasis

• Explore elements, process, materials, movement, technologies of the arts

• Develop processes and technical skills in a variety of art forms to nurture motivation, development and imagination

 

Creative Thinking (core competency)