(KIT) Totem Pole: Oral Narrative in Art Form

(KIT) Totem Pole: Oral Narrative in Art Form

KIT DESCRIPTION: Grades 1-3  Students are introduced to the creation of totem poles and the significance behind the art. They will hear an oral narrative and link it to a totem pole that re-tells the story through art. They will create their own totem pole that tells a story. This kit includes teacher resources and hands-on materials for students.

  • Lesson Guide with writing activities
  • Formline Design Elements (Mini Posters)
  • Oral Narratives: Gonokadeit and Dukt’ootl’
  • Adze, made by Herb Sheakley
  • Small Totem Pole, carved by Herb Sheakley
  • Laminated Paper Model of the Gonokadeit Pole in Wrangell