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"Teaching Our Many Grandchildren"

 

 

 

STATE STANDARDS  Science B. A student should possess and understand the skills of scientific inquiry. D. A student should be able to apply scientific knowledge and skills to make reasoned decisions about the use of science and scientific innovations. Mathematics A. A student should understand mathematical facts, concepts, principles, and theories. B. A student should understand and be able to select and use a variety of problem-solving strategies. E. A student should be able to apply mathematical concepts and processes to situations within and outside of school. Geography E. A student should understand and be able to evaluate how humans and physical environments interact. CULTURAL STANDARDS D. Culturally-knowledgeable students are able to engage effectively in learning activities that are based on traditional ways of knowing and learning. E. Culturally-knowledgeable students demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the relationships and processes of interaction of all elements in the world around them.

Tuu Tuu  Water, Water Courtesy of Barb Dalke Angie David and Mandi Reedy stand at the inlet of Fish Creek to Mentasta Lake. OBJECTIVES Students will: work with the Tribal Council and Elders to locate the water bodies (lakes, rivers, streams or creeks) that have been of traditional importance. use a USGS/Regional or other map; draw in, or in some way identify the traditional water areas of importance or use. work with an Elder to find out, historically, how the people knew that the water was "good" and not polluted or compromised in some way. work with the teacher, Elder, and Tribal Council and test the water quality in those areas.

	Dedication MSTC Mission Statement Introduction Prelude In A Sacred Manner, by Wilson Justin Learn & Serve Focus Groups
	ELDERS DENAEY (PEOPLE) Interview of Elders Clans of Chistochina & Mentasta Why Are We Here? Who We Are		NANINEH (LAND) Our Way of Life Mapping the Village What A Waste Raw Materials Our Natural Resources Weather/Climate
	TUU (WATER) Water, Water Our Watershed		C'AAN (FOOD) Where Does Our Food Come From? Gathering, Traditions and Nutrition of our Food Keeping Ourselves Healthy A Student Led Health Fair
	Assessment & Performance Evaluation Rubrics Learn & Serve Program Sources, Resources Thank You

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