This document outlines a lesson plan for teaching second grade students about Native American totem poles over the course of a week. The plan includes introducing the background and meaning of totem poles on day 1, sharing Native American stories on day 2, exploring totem pole symbols on day 3, learning about ceremonies on day 4, and playing Native American music on day 5. Technology such as a smart board, YouTube, and a robot will be used to enhance the lessons. The goal is for students to create their own totem poles by the end of the week with 75% accuracy.

1. Native Americans’ Stories
Through Totem Poles
By: Brittney Prince

2. Analyze the Learner
OBackground of totem poles
O2nd grade
OAges 7-8
O13 males, 7 females

3. Main Objective
OStudents will create totem poles
after listening to stories, viewing
symbols, & listening to music by
the end of the week with 75%
accuracy.

4. Day By Day
ODay 1: Totem pole meaning
ODay 2: Native American stories
ODay 3: Totem pole symbols
ODay 4: Totem pole ceremonies
ODay 5: Native American music
played at ceremonies

5. Technology
OSmart board: display totem pole
pictures
OYouTube: play stories and music
ORobot: totem pole to tell stories
and explain symbols

6. Work Cited
O Totem Poles. (1995). Retrieved September 22,
2014.
O Gulli, G. (2007). Totem Pole symbols and
their mythological meaning. Retrieved
September 22, 2014.
O CELEBRATIONS - MULTICULTURALISM
- BC ARCHIVES TIME MACHINE. (n.d.).
Retrieved September 22, 2014.