Learning is embedded in memory, history and story.

The First Peoples believed that in their culture, many things should be learned by memory, historic facts and stories. When the First Peoples had to teach something, they would have several creative ways so people would remember the teachings for several generations. Techniques they used were: Stories, Dancing and Singing. Some techniques that were used back then are still being used now to this day. For example, in classrooms we use videos and discussions to obtain and remember all of the information that we had learned so it doesn’t leave our minds very easily. This principle relates to our unit because all of the information that we are learning and obtaining is coming from videos that we watch in class and articles and stories that we research and find online. The information that we learn in this unit should continue being passed down so that more and more people will know the results and consequences of Global Warming and Ecological problems that are happening and try and put a stop to it. Another example of this principle being used in our unit was when we watched a video called “The Inconvenient Truth” and it told stories about how Global Warming is destroying our planet and it made me and other students realize that this ongoing problem is a huge deal and we need to start helping out by reaching out and telling everyone about this ecological problem.

Learning involves patience and time.

The First Peoples believed that enough patience and time would mean finding more unique and interesting discoveries and having a greater chance of success. When learning something, it requires a lot of patience and time to understand something to it’s full potential. Memorization and skill also work best when you are patient. Being patient means that you have a greater chance to succeed in life. Reflecting back on this principle being used, many First Peoples used patience and time to create artifacts to help explain stories that could be passed down for several generations. Time was also used for learning many things and obtaining it all separately rather than learning it all at once so it wouldn’t be forgotten. An example of this principle being used in this unit is when my partner and I started to work on our final unit project, we had to test different types of soil and how they would react to certain chemicals and that takes a lot of time and patience due to having to wait a few weeks to get all of the data. Without fully using the principle, we probably won’t be able to obtain all of the information and data so our project won’t be reaching it’s full potential. With time and patience, we should be able to gather all of the data so we can analyze it and end up having good results in the end.

Learning involves generational roles and responsibilities.

The First Peoples believed that when having responsibilities and general roles, it would mean a greater chance of success when learning. When someone has several responsibilities, it shows that they are mature and can handle many things. When someone has a generational role, it shows that they are great leaders and can be self sufficient when learning. In First Peoples culture, the Elders were the ones who had generational roles since they were the people with the most knowledge who could share with others. Another example is that Elders are great role models for younger generations to follow and learn from. Examples of generational roles and responsibilities come from both the teacher and the student. Teachers always have to make sure that the students are ready and want to learn. An example of when this principle is used in our class is when my partner and I have certain roles and responsibilities that we need to fulfill if we want to do well on our project.