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Animal Classification for Yup'ik Region

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Animal Classification for Yup'ik Region

Science Standards:
A12
A14
B1
Cultural Standards:
A6

Author (s):

Nita Rearden, Roberta Aloysius, and Nancy Brown
Lower Kuskokwim School District 1997-98

Grade Level:

1

Context:

Fall

Region:

Yup'ik

Science Standards:

A12 - Distinguish the patterns of similarity and differences in the living world in order to understand the diversity of life and understand the theories that describe the importance of diversity for species and ecosystems

A14 - Understand the interdependence between living things and their environments

B1 - Use the processes of science; these processes include observing, classifying, measuring, interpreting data, inferring, communicating, controlling variables, developing models and theories, hypothesizing, predicting and experimenting

Skills and Knowledge:

Know that some animals and plants are alike in the way they look and in the things they do, and others are very different from one another.

Know that animals eat plants or other animals for food

Be able to sort and classify animals using different criteria

Cultural Standards: A6 -Live a life in accordance with the cultural values and traditions of the local community and integrate them into their everyday behavior

Skills and Knowledge:

Yup'ik Values
· All animals are respected
· A child/boy will become a successful hunter.
· Sharing is important
· Every part of the animal can be used in a respectful manner.

Yup'ik Beliefs
· Each animal has a spirit.
· When you first catch an edible animal it is given away to an elder or elders to strengthen the new hunter's skills.
· When you first catch an inedible or edible animal a feast is held to ensure successful hunting.
· Bones were gathered and buried so the animals would know they were well taken care of.
· Animals can hear, see and know how you feel about them.

To see the full unit:
http://www.ankn.uaf.edu/curriculum/units/animalclass.html

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