Roots & Rivers™
K–9 Curriculum Overview
Roots & Rivers™ provides a complete K–9 curriculum grounded in Indigenous Ways of Knowing and land-based learning. Each grade band includes lesson plans, teacher guides, assessment tools, and classroom-ready resources designed to support meaningful, culturally grounded learning.
Kindergarten
Invitations to early learning rooted in story, play, identity, and relationships with place.
Includes:
• Seasonal learning invitations
• Land-based storytelling activities
• Foundational literacy and numeracy through culture and community
• Teacher-guided reflection and family connections
Grades 1–3
Integrated thematic units that introduce students to land, animals, seasons, and community relationships.
Includes:
• Cross-curricular lessons (ELA, science, social studies)
• Land-based literacy and numeracy activities
• Cultural stories and knowledge frameworks
• Printable lesson plans and assessment tools
Grades 4–6
Intermediate modules focused on deeper inquiry, cultural perspectives, and land-based science.
Includes:
• Land-based science, literacy, and social studies units
• Outdoor experiential learning
• Inquiry projects that connect to local community knowledge
• Teacher guides and culturally informed assessment tools
Grades 7–9
Community-focused modules that explore identity, belonging, and relational learning.
Includes:
• Inquiry-based projects connected to community and culture
• Land-based learning experiences that support wellness and leadership
• Cross-curricular connections for literacy, numeracy, and social responsibility
• Printable teacher guides and year-long planning tools
Assessment Tools
All curriculum materials include assessment tools aligned with provincial/territorial standards.
Includes:
• Learning progressions
• Outcomes-based rubrics
• Student self-reflection tools
• Cultural competency integration guides
What Schools Receive
Your school receives full access to all Roots & Rivers curriculum and educator resources.
Includes:
• Digital curriculum units for their grade
• Lesson plans and teacher guides
• Land-based learning activities
• Cultural stories and knowledge bundles
• Community partnership tools
• Ongoing professional learning support