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Lesson Plans and Student Activities

RESOURCE GRADE LEVEL MEDIA TYPE
Alaska Native Ways of Knowing

Alaska Native Ways of Knowing

In this media-rich lesson, students prepare classroom science fair projects that demonstrate the application of traditional knowledge to a scientific topic.

3-12

Lesson Plan

Careers in Science

Careers in Science

In this media-rich lesson, students explore careers in science through profiles of Alaska Native scientists. They consider how traditional ways of knowing and Western approaches to science can complement each other and allow students to incorporate their own interests when considering careers in science.

6-12

Lesson Plan

The Effects of Global Warming in Alaska

The Effects of Global Warming in Alaska

In this media-rich lesson, students learn how global warming is changing the Alaskan environment and examine the consequences of climate change on the region's human and wildlife inhabitants.

6-12

Lesson Plan

Take Action for Nature and Your Community

Take Action for Nature and Your Community

In this media-rich activity, students explore human relationships with the natural world, learn how both Alaska Native ways of knowing and Western science can be used to study and help the environment, and take action on a local environmental issue.

6-12

Self-paced Lesson