May 9 2022 Three Sisters - Indigenous Studies TTOC

Hello guys! So sorry I'm not back yet. My son is still very very sick. Hoping to be back for Wednesday.

TTOC - please take attendance as emailed.

Today we are going to be looking at the 3 Sisters Planting Method as part of our Indigenous Connections Unit. 

The 3 Sisters. 

Review the following video re: 3 Sisters Planting Method. 20 min.

Three Sisters: Companion Planting of North American Indigenous Peoples

Post video completion. Lab groups - Please create a poster outlining one of the 3 main planting methods (as noted in the video) re: 3 Sisters Planting. TTOC please assign lab groups to one of the following methods re: the creation of their poster. 20 min for poster creation.

1. Mounding Method

2. Field Method

3. Landscape/Rotational Method

TTOC please have lab groups present their poster presentations and host class discussions re: each method. E.g. benefits and challenges of each etc. 

Poster paper is available in the cupboards by the classroom door. Left hand side. Markers are also available in the same area. Additional paper can be obtained from Mr. Wilson in the library should you so require.