Keepers of the earth : Native stories and environmental activities for children / Michael J. Caduto and Joseph Bruchac ; foreword by N. Scott Momaday ; illustrations by John Kahionhes Fadden and Carol Wood.
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TextPublication details: Saskatoon, Sask. : Fifth House, 1989Edition: 1st Canadian edDescription: xxv, 209 p. : ill. ; 29 cmISBN: 0920079571Subject(s): Animal ecology -- Study and teaching (Elementary) | Nature study -- Activity programs | Environmental education -- Activity programs | Human ecology -- Study and teaching (Elementary)Summary: This a book about living, learning and caring. It features a collection North American Indian stories and related hands-on activities designed to inspire chidlren - ages five through twelve - and help them to feel part of thier surroundings. The emphasis is on an interdisciplinary approach to teaching aobut the Earth and Native American cultures. With their close ties to the land, North American Indian cultures are a vital link between human society and nature Intended to provoke curiousity among children, each activity facilitates a discovery of the environment and help chidlren understand the influence they have on their surroundings. The activities engage a child's whole self: emotions, senses, thoughts and actions. They involve the students in creative arts, theater, reading ,writing, science, social studies, mathematics and sensory awareness.
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Literature | BCACCS Resource Centre Regular | G40 C33 K45 1989 (Browse shelf (Opens below)) | 1 | Available | T 205 |
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This a book about living, learning and caring. It features a collection North American Indian stories and related hands-on activities designed to inspire chidlren - ages five through twelve - and help them to feel part of thier surroundings. The emphasis is on an interdisciplinary approach to teaching aobut the Earth and Native American cultures. With their close ties to the land, North American Indian cultures are a vital link between human society and nature Intended to provoke curiousity among children, each activity facilitates a discovery of the environment and help chidlren understand the influence they have on their surroundings. The activities engage a child's whole self: emotions, senses, thoughts and actions. They involve the students in creative arts, theater, reading ,writing, science, social studies, mathematics and sensory awareness.
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