Wiyot People and Native Plants

This lesson will establish a sense of place by introducing students to Wiyot Ancestral Lands in Northern California and the native plants that live there. Students will consider the relationship between Wiyot People and native plants and appreciate the cultural significance of native plants in Wiyot traditional culture. Students will recognize Soulatluk as the native language of the Wiyot People and practice saying native plant names and plant parts in Soulatluk. Learning Goals: Students will identify natural features within Traditional Wiyot Lands and consider how those features are connected to Wiyot culture Students will consider why the Wiyot People’s relationship to plants is important to their culture Students will name and recognize native plants that grow in Wiyot Ancestral Territory Students will hear and say the names of plants and plant parts in Soulatluk, the Wiyot language