Lesson Three: Carly Chartier
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Lesson Three: Carly Chartier
Activity: My Support System
CURRICULUM
CONNECTIONS
Alberta, Northwest Territories and Nunavut:
•Aboriginal Studies Grades 10-12
•English Language Arts Grades 10-12
•English Language Arts Grades 10, 11, 12: Uqausiliriniq Strand
British Columbia and Yukon:
•Contemporary Indigenous Studies Grade 12
•English Language Arts Composition Grade 10
•English Language Arts Composition Grade 11
•English Language Arts Composition Grade 12
•English Language Arts First Peoples Grade 12
•Physical and Health Education Grade 10
Ontario:
•English Language Arts Grades 9-10
•English Language Arts Grades 11-12
•First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies Grades 9-12
•Health and Physical Education Grades 9-12
•Personal Life Management Grade 12
•Dynamics of Human Relationships Grade 11
•Exploring Family Studies Grades 9-10
DURATION
1-2 hours
OVERVIEW
Throughout this lesson, students will participate in a Sharing Circle where they will create a sense
of community among each other to enhance their relationships with their peers. The purpose
of the Sharing Circle used as part of classroom instruction is to create a safe environment in
which students can share their point of view with others. Students will then watch Carly Chart-
ier's interview about her career working at the Selkirk Friendship Centre where she works in
Human Resources helping community members find resources/supports and information about
post-secondary opportunities. Students will take the information learned in the video and apply
the concepts to their own lives by creating a visual of the support systems they have in their own
lives. Students will self-assess their final projects based on the rubric posted below.
MATERIALS
•Grandfather Rock/Talking Stick
•Writing instruments for students (pens, pencils, etc.)
•Large poster paper or chart paper
•Pencil crayons, markers, permanent markers
•"Sharing Circle Teacher Resource" (optional)
•"Support Systems Visual Activity" Hand Out
•"Support Systems Visual Self-Assessment" Rubric
Culture
*Before starting this lesson, research Sharing Circle/Talking Circle teachings in your local com-
munity by speaking with an Elder or Knowledge Keeper; alternatively, read through the Sharing
Circle Teacher Guide.
We recommend inviting an Elder or Knowledge Keeper into your classroom to give this teaching
(see "Activate" section).
Lesson Plan
