Art and Design

1. As I extend and enhance my knowledge of features of various types of software, including those which help find, 1. I have the opportunity to choose and explore a range of media and technologies to create images and objects,
organise, manage and access information, I can apply what I learn in different situations. TCH 1-03a discovering their effects and suitability for specific tasks. EXA 1-02a
2. I can access, retrieve and use information from electronic sources to support, enrich or extend learning in 2. I can create and present work using the visual elements of line, shape, form, colour, tone, pattern and texture.
different contexts. TCH 1-03b EXA 1-03a
3. I explore materials, tools and software to discover what they can do and how I can use them to help solve
Drama
problems and construct 3D objects which may have moving parts. TCH 1-12a
3. Inspired by a range of stimuli, I can express and communicate my ideas, thoughts and feelings through drama.
4. During practical activities and design challenges, I can estimate and measure using appropriate instruments
EXA 1-13a
and units. TCH 1-13a
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1. Within and beyond my place of learning I am enjoying daily opportunities to
participate in physical activities and sport, making use of available indoor

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and outdoor space. HWB 1-25a

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People, Past Events and Societies
2. I enjoy eating a diversity of foods in a range of social situations.
HWB 1-29a
Native 1. I understand that evidence varies in the extent to which it can be trusted

Social Studies
and can use this in learning about the past. SOC 1-01a
3. I experience a sense of enjoyment and achievement when preparing
simple healthy foods and drinks. HWB 1-30b
Americans 2. I can compare aspects of people’s daily lives in the past with my own
by using historical evidence or the experience of recreating an historical
4. When preparing and cooking a variety of foods, I am becoming aware Experiences and Outcomes setting. SOC 1-04a
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of the journeys which foods make from source to consumer, their 3. Having selected a significant individual from the past, I can contribute to
seasonality, their local availability and their sustainability. HWB 1-35a a discussion on the influence of their actions, then and since. SOC 1-06a

Listening and Talking

1. When I engage with others, I know when and how to listen, when to talk, how much r a c y a n d E n g l is h
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problems and create new texts. LIT 1-15a
to say, when to ask questions and how to respond with respect. LIT 1-02a
7. To show my understanding across different areas of learning, I can identify and
2. As I listen or watch, I can identify and discuss the purpose, key words and main ideas of the consider the purpose and main ideas of a text. LIT 1-16a
text, and use this information for a specific purpose. LIT 1-04a
3. I can select ideas and relevant information, organise these in a logical sequence and use words which will be
interesting and/or useful for others. LIT 1-06a Writing
4. When listening and talking with others for different purposes, I can exchange information, experiences, 8. I enjoy creating texts of my choice and I regularly select subject, purpose, format and resources to suit the needs
explanations, ideas and opinions, and clarify points by asking questions or by asking others to say more. of my audience. LIT 1-20a
LIT 1-09a
9. I can present my writing in a way that will make it legible and attractive for my reader, combining words, images
Reading and other features. LIT 1-24a
5. Using what I know about the features of different types of texts, I can find, select, sort and use information for 10. I am learning to use my notes and other types of writing to help me understand information and ideas, explore
a specific purpose. LIT 1-14a problems, generate and develop ideas or create new text. LIT 1-25a
6. I am learning to make notes under given headings and use them to understand information, explore ideas and

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I can:
• investigate photographs, artefacts and other non-fiction sources; (1)
• evaluate the usefulness and reliability of an information source I use; (1)
• compare and contrast the way the Native Americans lived with how we live in Scotland today; (2)
• investigate housing in Native American civilisations and compare it to Scotland’s housing today; (2, 3)
• research the main Indian settlements; (3)
• investigate the main Indian tribes; (3)
• research to find out what Native Americans ate, where they lived, what they did on a daily basis; (3)
• research and explore how and why myths were so important; (3)
• explore religion within Native American civilisations; (3)
• research the significance of the totem pole; (3)
• explore animal guides within Native American tradition; (3) es
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• research the significance of the eagle feather and discuss how this indicated
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• participate in some outdoor games similar to the ones played by Native American children (races, hide-and-seek,
tug-of-war, ball games); (1)
• make suggestions for how we can use the indoor and outdoor space to be a little bit more active every day; (1)
• taste a range of fresh foods that would have been eaten by Native Americans; (2)
• plan a menu based on foods available to Native Americans; (3)
• discuss what sort of diets hunter-gathers would have; (4)
• research to find out how seasonality and availability impacted on what Native Americans ate; (4)
• investigate how resourceful Native Americans were by researching to find out how they used
buffalo; (4)
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explore the role of traders, warriors, farmers and hunters; (3)

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• investigate things that the Native Americans invented and discuss their

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impact on society today; (3)
• compare and contrast aspects of life within different Native American
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tribes (clothing, houses, customs, traditions). (3)
• explore the techniques of spinning and weaving; (1)
• weave a simple pattern; (1)
Activities • design/decorate a t-shirt with beads in the style that Native American
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• use the Internet to search for information for our class learning log or
personal fact file; (1) • create a detailed line drawing of a Native American grass house, longhouse,

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• design a feathered headdress; (2)
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• create a model of a Native American wigwam, longhouse, tepee or grass house; c
(3, 4)
Te • use drama to explore the roles of Native American traders, farmers and warriors. (3)
• design and make a dreamcatcher; (3, 4) (Useful resource: How to make a Dreamcatcher
Activity Cards)
• create a simple Native American percussion instrument. (3, 4)

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I can:

Listening and Talking

• use the contents and index page to quickly locate information about Native Americans; (5)
• use topic keywords as I discuss Native Americans with my group and class; (1) (Useful resource: Native American
Word Cards) • take simple notes as I read; (6)
• discuss what I know about Native Americans, and share what I would like to learn during our topic; (1, 4) • make notes about which texts were useful; (6)
• discuss what I have learned with my group; (1, 2) • summarise what I have read in my own words; (7)
• discuss the similarities and differences between the Native American way of life and the way we live in Scotland • discuss what I have read with a partner or with my class; (7)
today; (1, 4) • answer questions about what I have read; (7)
• summarise what I have listened to or watched; (2) • demonstrate my understanding by answering comprehension questions; (7)
• use what I have listened to or watched to help me during group discussions; (2, 3)
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• use what I have listened to or watched to help me during writing activities; (2, 3)
• create a diary entry for a day in the life of a Native American; (8)
• ask and answer questions to show my understanding; (4)
• create character profiles for some famous Native Americans; (8)
• ask others in my group questions and carefully consider what they are saying;
(4) • compile a personal fact file about our topic; (8, 9)
• use my research to compare and contrast what I know about the real life • write a menu based on what Native Americans ate; (8, 9)
Pocahontas with clips from the movie; (4) • create an imaginative piece of writing about a Native American warrior; (8,
9) (Useful resource: Native American Page Borders)
Reading
• explore non-fiction texts to learn about famous Native Americans like
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Pocahontas, Sacajawea, Sitting Bull and Squanto, and can share what I
find out with my friends; (5) Americans
Activities
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