1. Creation Stories Text page 7
Read the stories of the Siksika and the Haida
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While creation stories share many similarities, there are differences, too. In what ways are these two stories different? In what ways are they the same?
Pg. 11 Questions #1-4
Before Homework: Creation stories are among the oldest worlds stories– They exist in all cultures. They are often similarities in the stories of different cultures– for example may tell of a great flood long ago time when the world was covered by water.
Text page 7 Have students complete question on PowerPoint as they read both stories
Take Up as a class discussion:
Similarities- Focus on the fact that natural environment plays a significant role in both stories and that both stories contain the concept of a creator.