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Salmon Art

Salmon Art. By: Lauren Robinson-Gray, Leah Otsig and Laura Yee. Learning Objective. Prescribed Learning Outcomes. A1 use a variety of image sources to create images, including feelings, imagination, memory, observation, and sensory experience

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Salmon Art

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  1. Salmon Art By: Lauren Robinson-Gray, Leah Otsig and Laura Yee

  2. Learning Objective

  3. Prescribed Learning Outcomes • A1 use a variety of image sources to create images, including feelings, imagination, memory, observation, and sensory experience • A3 create images that show the use of the following visual elements and principles of design, alone and in combination, to produce a variety of effects. • A9 use speaking and listening to extend thinking, by acquiring new ideas, making connections • B8 respond to selections they read or view, by expressing an opinion with some supporting evidence, making text-to-self, text-to-text, and text-to-world connections, giving reasons for choosing to read or view particular texts. • B9 read and view to extend thinking, by predicting, developing connections and explanations, distinguishing between fact and fiction, drawing conclusions • B4 identify significant language and cultural characteristics of Canadian society.

  4. Materials • PowerPoint • Legend of the Salmon People • Painting and craft supplies • Draft Salmon template on white copy paper • Wooden Salmon template • Pencils

  5. Legend of the Salmon People Kjkjkjkjkjk This is a Tsimshian Legend Legend.

  6. The Chehalis First Nation

  7. Overview on Chehalis First Nation • High respect for Salmon-Why? • Salmon-main food source • There is a place to fish and not to fish-Why? • Do not overfish; salmon need to replenish themselves for the next season • Very important-respect cycle of all living things; by doing so, the salmon will give themselves up for food for enrichment & nourishment.

  8. The First Salmon Ceremonial • Spring • Celebration of first catch-Spring (King) Salmon • Piece of ceremonial salmon • Bones & skin-gathered & returned to water (life source) • Ceremonies-held out of respect to celebrate return of salmon to their traditional spawning grounds.  

  9. The Value of Eating Salmon • How many ways can salmon be eaten? • What is the reason for preparing salmon in this variety?

  10. Answers • Canned • Dried • Fresh • Salted • Smoked -Preservation (no refrigeration)

  11. 5 different salmon species What are the 5 species of Salmon?

  12. The Salmon symbolizes instinct, determination and persistence as well as wealth and prosperity. Salmon is also a symbol of abundance because the Salmon is the primary food source for the people of the Northwest Coast. It is also symbolic of dependability and renewal representing the provider of life. Salmon in pairs is good luck.

  13. Importance of Colour in Aboriginal Art • Historically, the ancient art of Aboriginal colours consisted of 4 main colours: -Black -Red -Blue/Green -White In groups of 4, discuss where you think these colours originated from. In your group, can you think of any other colours used?

  14. Where do these colours originate from? 1-Black-charcoal 2-Red-iron ore or red ochre 3-Blue/Green-copper minerals 4-White – crushed clam shells 5-Yellow/Orange-mustard seeds 6-Brown-dirt

  15. Colour in Aboriginal Art • Once colours were finely ground, how do you think paint was made? • What do you think the paintbrush was made from?

  16. Colour in Aboriginal Art • Earth colours are mixed with: Fish eggs---> • Paintbrushes were made with: Porcupine quills

  17. Storytelling Aboriginal art is directly intertwined with indigenous cultures and symbolizes these cultures in their time and place, as opposed to being considered "crafts."

  18. Artwork

  19. Writing Prompts • Write out the following to attach to the bottom of salmon: “Salmon is important to Aboriginal culture because it represents…… • “The story on my salmon is about….” “This is important to me because…..” • After children have completed their art and writing pieces, take pictures of their work. Get pieces ready for display.

  20. Assessment for Learning Completed Salmon artwork Writing piece Reflection Rubric

  21. Assessment Rubric for LA

  22. Assessment Rubric for Art

  23. Exit ticket for Assessment: What 2 facts have you learned about Aboriginal culture and Salmon? Fact #1:________________________________ _______________________________________ Fact #2:________________________________ _______________________________________

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