Snow Snakes
Curriculum Standards
Integrating Aboriginal Perspectives into Curricula Document - Experiential learning opportunities will be used when possible and appropriate. - Demonstrate willingness to participate in traditional Aboriginal games. Physical Education/Health Education 11.SI.1 - Identify the different stages of sport participation and their role in society. How to Access This Resource
The full article can be found online at http://www.ganondagan.org/articles/SnowSnake.html. A Snow Snake film clip, complete with audio explanation, is available via Larry McKenzie's YouTube channel and can be watched in the window above. |
Classroom Use
Snow Snakes could be used as part of a Phys-ed class as part of a three part project: - Physically building the structure necessary to play - Participating in the game (including the appropriate motions and proper technique) - Evaluate the role the game might play in a community in regards to community building, social relationships, moral, etc This may be an opportunity to bring in a member of the community who is familiar with the game to share their expertise, demonstrate, and explain further. This may also be a project that could provide cross-curricular opportunities with Science, Physics, and Math in regards to the structural design. |