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http://mrkay.org © 1999 Khristian E. Kay

TheTotem Project

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a constructivista constructivistmultiple-intelligences based multiple-intelligences based

cross-curriculumcross-curriculumspiritual self-discoveryspiritual self-discovery

for students of all agesfor students of all ages

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Introduction:Introduction: The main impetus of this unit is a "self-

discovery" of one's personal and behavioral mannerisms within their own culture. The Students (and teachers really should model good teaching skills and do this assignment alongside the students!) will develop a personal "Totem" that reflects their own beliefs in connection with those based on the Native American Studies of animal spiritualism and mythology.

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Students will research animals, their habitats, and their characteristics.

Students will then compare themselves to these characteristics. This comparison will develop into a comparative essay/speech. Students will research Totems and

their purpose and use with Native Americans. Students will then develop their own unique animal Totem based on this research.

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Objectives:Objectives:Students will:

• define what a "totem" is and how they are used in modern culture

• compare modern "totems" with historical ones

• review different Native American cultures comparing each's idea of what totems and totem animals represent

• identify various types of totem poles from different Native Tribes

• define their own "totem" animals by utilizing a WebQuest

• create a totem pole which represents their own personal totem

• develop & research a "Potlatch": of authentic Native American foods and then recreate them for the "Potlatch”

• present their Totems in a "Potlatch"

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ConstructivismConstructivism Based on the philosophies of Jean Piaget, Based on the philosophies of Jean Piaget,

Seymour Papert, & numerous others: Seymour Papert, & numerous others: constructivism is the concept of learning constructivism is the concept of learning

by “constructing meaning” from an by “constructing meaning” from an exerciseexercise

meaning is constructed through: project based project based “hands-on”“hands-on”exploratatoryexploratatorystudent centeredstudent centereddifferentialdifferentialcooperative cooperative learninglearning

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What is Multiple What is Multiple Intelligence?Intelligence?

Conceived by Howard Gardner, Conceived by Howard Gardner, Multiple Intelligences are different Multiple Intelligences are different ways to demonstrate intellectual ability.ways to demonstrate intellectual ability.

•Visual Learners •Auditory Learners•Kinesthetic Learners

What are the types of learning styles?What are the types of learning styles?

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• Visual Learners: Visual Learners: learn through seeing... learn through seeing...     

These learners think in pictures and learn best from visual displays including: diagrams, illustrated text books, overhead transparencies, videos, flipcharts and hand-outs.  During a lecture or classroom discussion, visual learners often prefer to take detailed notes to absorb the information.

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• Auditory Learners:Auditory Learners:learn through listening...learn through listening...

They learn best through verbal lectures, discussions, talking things through and listening to what others have to say. Auditory learners interpret the underlying meanings of speech through listening to tone of voice, pitch, speed and other nuances. Written information may have little meaning until it is heard. These learners often benefit from reading text aloud and using a tape recorder.

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• Tactile/Kinesthetic Learners:Tactile/Kinesthetic Learners:learn through moving, doing and learn through moving, doing and touching...    touching...   

Tactile/Kinesthetic persons learn best through a hands-on approach, actively exploring the physical world around them. They may find it hard to sit still for long periods and may become distracted by their need for activity and exploration.

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Types of Multiple IntelligencesTypes of Multiple Intelligences

Verbal/Spatial

Verbal/Linguistic

Logical/Mathematical

Musical/Rhythmic

Interpersonal

Interpersonal

Bodily/Kinesthetic

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Crossing the Curriculum with Crossing the Curriculum with Multiple IntelligencesMultiple Intelligences

Body/Kinesthetic:Body/Kinesthetic:

•Students will present a "Potlatch" where they will provide authentic Native American foods to a school-wide audience.

•Students will build a "Totem" pole which represents themselves or their families or their classroom

Musical/Rhythmic:Musical/Rhythmic:

•Students will study the use for different instruments and their meanings when involved in a Potlatch

•Students will develop a dance that represents their classroom Totem and present it at the Potlatch (like a Pow Wow ceremony)

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Crossing the Curriculum with Crossing the Curriculum with Multiple IntelligencesMultiple Intelligences

Interpersonal:Interpersonal:

•Students will design Totems for their family and/or classroom; discussing the different complexities that create a "dynamic" social environment.

•Students will discuss their Totems how they chose their animals; why they chose them; how they built their Totems in a school-wide "Potlatch”

Intrapersonal:Intrapersonal:

•Students will do a self-discovery as they interpret their own individual Totems; and/or Power Totems

•Students will develop a personal Totem Pole, Totem Book; essay/speech etc.

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Crossing the Curriculum with Crossing the Curriculum with Multiple IntelligencesMultiple Intelligences

Verbal/Linguistic:Verbal/Linguistic:

•Students will read or be read to from different Native American stories like:

"Coyote Stories" by Susan Strauss"Coyote Stories" by Mourning Dove"Animal Speak" by Ted Andrews.

•Students will go “on-line” and do a WebQuest searching for Totems; Totem Poles; and Spiritual Animal Guides

Visual/Spatial:Visual/Spatial:

•Students will make paper Totems and use color to enhance them; using paper, paints, chalk, etc.

•(Most of these objectives overlap with other intelligences) These objectives include: graphing, measuring, mapping, photographing, exploring, visualizing with their other senses.

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Crossing the Curriculum with Crossing the Curriculum with Multiple IntelligencesMultiple Intelligences

Logical/Logical/Mathematical:Mathematical:

•Students will need to compute ratios; make measurements; and other calculations when developing their Totem poles.

•Students will develop a multi-media presentation of their Totems

Naturalist:Naturalist:

•Students will develop Totem poles by recycling milk containers; plastic bottles; old computer parts; etc.

•Students will investigate the importance of different animals within an ecological environment and how man has changed these habitats instead of working with them.

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Assessment of the Totem ProjectAssessment of the Totem Project

Assessment can be made in the Assessment can be made in the following ways:following ways:

a multi-media presentation of their Totemapplication of gathered data and figuresproduction of Potlatch and foodswritten assessment of their presentationsessay/speech concerning ecological conservationcompare/contrast essay/speech regarding different Tribes and culturestechnical skills pertaining to computer, writing, and communication useuse of color and design in artistic motifconstruction of Totem (following plans etc)application of environmental conservation information

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Examples of AssessmentExamples of Assessment

pillow books of their Personal Totemposters created of their totemsmulti-media presentationsposters of poemsTotem Poles made from wood; computer parts; milk cartons; soda cans; etcEssays and/or speeches presented to the class or student body

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examples of assessmentexamples of assessmentElementary: “My Totem Power Animal”Elementary: “My Totem Power Animal”

Middle School: “My Family Totem”Middle School: “My Family Totem”

High School: “My Personal Totem”High School: “My Personal Totem”

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Totems made from elementary school studentsTotems made from elementary school students

using cinquain poems & computersusing cinquain poems & computers

My Totem Power AnimalMy Totem Power Animal

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Totems made from elementary school studentsTotems made from elementary school students

using cinquain poems & computersusing cinquain poems & computers

My Totem Power AnimalMy Totem Power Animal

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Totems made from elementary school studentsTotems made from elementary school students

using cinquain poems & computersusing cinquain poems & computers

My Totem Power AnimalMy Totem Power Animal

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Totems made from middle school studentsTotems made from middle school students

using aluminum cans and paper maicheusing aluminum cans and paper maiche

My Family TotemsMy Family Totems

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Totems made from middle school studentsTotems made from middle school students

using aluminum cans and paper maicheusing aluminum cans and paper maiche

My Family TotemsMy Family Totems

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Potlatch foods researched via the internet Potlatch foods researched via the internet

& served to the school& served to the school

Our Family PotlatchOur Family Potlatch

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Totems made by high school studentsTotems made by high school students

using multimedia technologyusing multimedia technology

My Personal TotemMy Personal Totem

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Totems made by high school studentsTotems made by high school students

using multimedia technologyusing multimedia technology

My Personal TotemMy Personal Totem

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Totems made by high school studentsTotems made by high school students

using multimedia technologyusing multimedia technology

My Personal TotemMy Personal Totem

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Totems made by high school studentsTotems made by high school students

using multimedia technologyusing multimedia technology

My Personal TotemMy Personal Totem

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Totems made by high school studentsTotems made by high school students

using multimedia technologyusing multimedia technology

My Personal TotemMy Personal Totem

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a spiritual self-discoverya spiritual self-discovery

this lesson has been developed using emergent technology to explore some very old traditional values: a cooperative sense of deriving meaning…

By following the footsteps of our elders through myth, tradition, & belief we can address those principles which guide us through our existence.

From this we gain a sense of our own individuality & purpose, as well as a reckoning within our spiritual ideologies.

walk in balance

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The Totem ProjectThe Totem Project

can be accessed on-line at

http://mrkay.org just follow

© 1999 Mr. Kay

“Coyote”