Explore the rich cultural history of the Coast Salish people of the Pacific Northwest, through art, stories, historic events, and the objects of daily life.
Coast Salish communities have a unique and deep history in the Pacific Northwest. Through independent and collaborative primary source investigations, students learn about Coast Salish life in past times and today.
Digital Museum Trunks are available free of charge. Once a digital trunk request has been processed, you will receive a link to the Digital Coast Salish Culture Trunk files via email and will have access to the content for 6 months.
Recommended Grade Level: Grade 5
Digital Trunk Details
Every educator is encouraged to consider the needs of their students when working with our Digital Coast Salish Culture trunk. The following details can be helpful in deciding if this is the right trunk for your students:
- Recommended Grade Level: Grade 5
- Digital Assets: All digital trunks contain lesson plans, activities, and primary sources such as documents, maps, and photographs.
- Cost: Free
Digital Trunk Overview
The digital Coast Salish Culture trunk explores the following topics:
- Geography and natural resources
- Art and material culture
- Storytelling
- Treaties and sovereignty
All digital trunks include:
- Slideshow of historic images, documents, and artifacts with item descriptions
- Background information and resources
- Lesson plans for primary source analysis
- Supporting handouts and activities