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Edible Plants

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Yupiit School District

6

Science

Edible Plants

Grade

Subject

Unit Title

Students identify local edible plant in immediate environments.

2 weeks

One-Sentence Summary

Time to Complete

Standard
A) A student should understand scientific facts, concepts, principles, and theories.

Detailed Description
1. Discuss local edible and non-edible plants.
2. Introduce vocabulary words.
3. Check resource books for identification.
4. During summer, take field trip and recognize edible plants.
5. Gather edible plants and discuss how to prepare to eat.
6. How to preserve edible plants.

Task Management Skill
Information: Acquires and uses information

Vocabulary

angukaq-wild rhubarb
quagciq-sourdock
ciilqaaq-fireweed
kun'aq-spreading wood fern root
atsaruaq-chamomile
qatlinaq-nettle
elaagaq-roots
kangcugpak-horsetail
iitaq-reed
allngiguaq-cowslip
tarnaq-wild celery
tayarut-butter cup
allngiguat-marsh marigold
paltirutat-wild mushrooms
ulevleruyiit-broomrape
tayarut aciit, neqnirliaraat-buttercup roots

EFG
Primary Domain

Detailed Description
1. Discuss local edible and non-edible plants.
2. Introduce vocabulary words.
3. Check resource books for identification.
4. During summer, take field trip and recognize edible plants.
5. Gather edible plants and discuss how to prepare to eat.
6. How to preserve edible plants.

Domain Outcomes

P1. Read to Understand
Core Skills: reading, information acquisition and management, annalytical thinking

P2. Complete a Mathematical Analysis
Core skills: analytical thinking, mathematics, relational thinking

P3. Create a Map, Graph, or Chart

P4. Demonstrate Competency in World Languages

P5. Action research project with a team approach:

P6. Utilize one form of technology:

P7. Develop Creative Expression:

P8. Write a report:

P9. Make an Oral Presentation:

Partnerships

Career Investigations

Community Service Options:

Internet Questions:

Grade6

SubjectScience

Date Created2/5/1997

Unit TitleEdible Plants

Date Modified3/24/2000

Time to Complete2 weeks

Cultural ConceptEdible plants are located in the local environment.

Outcome Area
Hunting/Gathering

State Standard
A) A student should understand scientific facts, concepts, principles, and theories.

District Outcome 1:
Understand how plant and animals species interact with their enviroment

District Outcome 2:

Detailed Description:
1. Discuss local edible and non-edible plants.
2. Introduce vocabulary words.
3. Check resource books for identification.
4. During summer, take field trip and recognize edible plants.
5. Gather edible plants and discuss how to prepare to eat.
6. How to preserve edible plants.

Specific Grading Critieria:
>Vocabulary words, identifying and locating edible plants.
>Gather edible plants and learn to preserve few for the winter.

General Grading Critieria:
>Format and organization

SCAN Skill
Information: Acquires and uses information

Resources
1. Teachers, parents, elders
2. Materials, plant book, Yup'ik dictionary, pencils, papers, flashcards.
3. Information, "Discovering Wild Plants", "Wilderness Medicines", parents, elders, library.
4. Equipment, compass, audio visual aids, knife, uluaq, plastic bags,

Specific Grading Critieria>Vocabulary words, identifying and locating edible plants.
>Gather edible plants and learn to preserve few for the winter.

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