Original PromptThen and Now
Name: ____________________________
Read Aloud: We are comparing life long ago with life today. Think about First
Peoples and how they lived, then think about your life now.
Then (Long Ago) Now (Today)
Read Aloud: Now talk about this: What is easier today? What might have been
better long ago?
This learning resource aims to help students compare and contrast the daily lives of First Peoples from 500 years ago with life in the modern world. By identifying similarities and differences in daily activities, technology, and environments, students will engage in reflective thinking about how life has changed over time. The resource includes prompts for imagination, categories for comparing aspects such as food, travel, and homes, and activities like using a Venn Diagram to visualize these comparisons. Additionally, students are encouraged to predict future changes in daily life and reflect on the ease and benefits of past versus present living conditions.