Take pupils on a fascinating journey through the art and culture of Native American and First Nations peoples with this engaging art history lesson.

Students will explore a wide range of Indigenous art forms, including totem poles, dream catchers, petroglyphs, painted tipis, canoe art, pottery, beadwork and woven textiles. Along the way, they will discover how art was used to tell stories, preserve history, share traditions and express cultural identity.

The lesson concludes with a hands-on totem pole art project in which pupils create a personalised totem pole using animal symbols to represent their own strengths, interests and character traits.

Perfect for primary classrooms, art lessons, history topics, cultural studies, enrichment activities and home education.

Included:
• Ready-to-teach art history lesson
• Student-friendly reading material
• Totem pole animal templates
• Animal symbolism reference chart
• Differentiated project options for younger and older pupils
• Printable resources and project instructions

Suitable for a wide range of ages and abilities, making it ideal for mixed-age groups and differentiated learning.