Already have a TD account?

If you are already a Teachers' Domain user, sign in now to connect your Teachers' Domain and accounts.

Teachers' Domain sign-in name:

Organization:

Password:

Signing in now will connect your and Teachers' Domain accounts, so that in the future you will automatically be signed into Teachers' Domain when you come from .

Not yet registered?

First time here?

As a user, you may browse Teachers' Domain and view as many resources as you wish without registering.

However, for access to all fo the features of Teachers' Domain, we'll need a little more information. Learn More

You are now "Test Driving" Teachers' Domain

You may view up to 7 resources in this limited trial period.

You have 6 views remaining. Register now for unlimited free access and to download, share, and save resources. Learn More

You are now "Test Driving" Teachers' Domain

As a user, you may view as many resources as you like without registering.

About Registration:

Registering with Teachers' Domain is free and allows you to:

• View as many resources as you like
• Save, sort, and share resources using My Folders and My Groups
• Download resources to your desktop
• See standards correlations for your state

Thank you for "Test Driving" Teachers' Domain

You have viewed all seven resources permitted in this limited trial period. You may continue to browse the site, but to view, download, share, and save resources, you must register now. Registration is simple, safe, and free.

For more information:

Learn about our online Professional Development Courses, or review our Privacy Policy.

If you still have questions, please contact us.

Traditional Ways of Knowing: Spirit

Resource	Grade Level	Media Type
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 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
Dustin Madden: Science Teacher In this video profile produced for Teachers' Domain, meet teacher Dustin Madden, an Iñupiaq who hopes to inspire students to take an active role in protecting the natural environment by giving them a foundation in math and science.	3-12	QuickTime Video
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
Gwich'in Tribe Protects Caribou and Culture In this video adapted from Bullfrog Films, Gwich’in Chief Evon Peter of Arctic Village, Alaska, describes his people's connection to the caribou and their passion to protect Alaska Native land and traditions.	3-12	QuickTime Video
La'ona DeWilde: Environmental Biologist In this video profile produced for Teachers' Domain, meet La'ona DeWilde, an environmental biologist who integrates her Athabascan heritage and her Western scientific training to help remote Alaskan villages address environmental issues.	3-12	QuickTime Video
Living from the Land and Sea In this video segment adapted from the Alaska Native Heritage Center, discover the connections between Alaska Native subsistence culture and the natural cycle of the seasons.	6-12	QuickTime Video
On the Yukon River In this video segment adapted from the Yukon River Panel, visit fishing communities along the Yukon River and see how Alaska Native peoples exercise stewardship of salmon to ensure that it remains a central food source and cultural touchstone.	6-12	QuickTime Video
People of the Arctic This video segment adapted from the National Film Board of Canada explores how the Inuit people have adapted their traditions and ways of life to changing environmental realities. The video features archival footage and interviews in Native languages.	3-12	QuickTime Video
Richard Glenn: Iñupiaq Geologist In this interactive resource adapted from Raven Radio/KCAW, listen to Iñupiaq Eskimo and geologist Richard Glenn describe the complementary nature of Alaska Native ways of knowing and the methodology of Western science.	3-12	Flash Interactive
The Spirit of Subsistence Living In this video adapted from the University of Alaska, Anchorage, Alaska Native people of Chevak teach visitors about the beauty of Cup'ik culture and the spirit of the earth, sea, and animals.	6-12	QuickTime Video
Steve MacLean: Conservationist In this video profile produced for Teachers' Domain, meet conservationist Steve MacLean, an Iñupiaq from Barrow, Alaska, who works to preserve the health of the Bering Sea ecosystem.	3-12	QuickTime Video
Students Making a Difference This interactive activity features three video segments produced by students in Alaska that demonstrate fun and innovative ways to help protect the environment.	3-8	Flash Interactive
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	Student Activity