1. Aboriginals and the media
Grade 6 Social Studies
Aboriginals and the media

2. Minds on... Spaceship Activity!
- If an alien were to come to earth, draw what they would arrive in.

3. Critical thinking... Part 1
Why did you draw that?
Where have you seen images of a spaceship?
How does what you see on TV or in movies shape how you think about certain things?

4. Critical Thinking... Part 2
Think of Natives, make a list of things you think of when you think of Natives
Now, re-examine your list, put a 1 beside all the positive things and a 2 beside all the negative things

5. Questions Are there more positive images or negative images?
Why do you think these images exist?
Can you think of any movies or T.V. Shows that show aboriginals in a bad way?