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Medicinal Plants of the Kodiak Alutiiq Archipelago

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MEDICINAL PLANTS OF THE KODIAK ALUTIIQ ARCHIPELAGO

Science Standards:
B1
Cultural Standards:
D1
E2

Author (s):

Rosa Wallace/Vicki Woodward

Grade Level:

3

Context:

Five Day Observation

Region:

Kodiak Alutiiq Archipelago

Science Standards:

B1 - Use the process 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:

1. Understand that certain plants possess medicinal properties.
2. Demonstrate scientific skills of observation and classification in the gathering of plants.
3. Interpreting and researching of harvested samples in order to infer, predict, and communicate an understanding of medicinal plants.

Cultural Standards: D1 - Acquire in-depth cultural knowledge through active participation and meaningful interaction with Elders.
E2 - Understand the ecology and geography of the bioregion they inhabit;

Skills and Knowledge:

1. Acquire knowledge from Elders about the physical description, habit and use of medicinal plants.
2. Interactive communication with Elders through Alutiiq and Russian name identification of medicinal plants.
3. Ability to demonstrate traditional harvesting and usage of medicinal plants.

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

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