Where Words Touch the Earth

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Students from American Indian Tribal Colleges interview Elders, other students, and community members to provide a Native American perspective on climate change and its effects on their communities.


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Funding for Where Words Touch the Earth is provided by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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Native Student Filmmakers Focus on Climate Change

Native Student Filmmakers Focus on Climate Change

In this video segment adapted from Haskell Indian Nations University, student filmmakers explain why it is important to them to make a video about climate change. OER Level

6-12

Video

Overstepping Mother Earth's Boundaries

Overstepping Mother Earth's Boundaries

Have we overstepped Mother Earth's boundaries? What are the consequences? In this video segment adapted from Haskell Indian Nations University, hear a Native perspective on our relationship with the natural environment. OER Level

3-12

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Reconnecting with Your Environment

Reconnecting with Your Environment

In this media-rich activity designed for teacher professional development, take a nature walk to observe aspects of your local environment, then plan an activity for students that will help them better understand their own surroundings and how they interact the natural world.

6-12

Teacher Activity

Salmon Move into Deeper Waters

Salmon Move into Deeper Waters

For generations, Native Americans have depended on their observations of nature for their survival. In this video segment adapted from Northwest Indian College, an Elder recalls how fishermen suspected the water was warming after observing salmon retreating to deeper waters. OER Level

6-12

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Salmon Population Depleted

Salmon Population Depleted

In this video segment adapted from Northwest Indian College, Lummi Elders explain how a decline in the availability of salmon reflects a threatened environment that must in some way be protected. OER Level

6-12

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Sense of Smell Leads Salmon Home

Sense of Smell Leads Salmon Home

This video segment adapted from Northwest Indian College reveals how Native American life and knowledge is connected to natural cycles. OER Level

6-12

Video

Warmer Water Kills Salmon Eggs

Warmer Water Kills Salmon Eggs

In this video segment adapted from Northwest Indian College, a Native American Elder explains her observation that a temperature rise of just 3°F is killing salmon eggs. OER Level

6-12

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Wetlands

Wetlands

In this video segment adapted from Haskell Indian Nations University, learn about the spiritual role and ecological function of the wetlands adjacent to the university's campus. OER Level

6-12

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Witnessing Environmental Changes

Witnessing Environmental Changes

In this video segment adapted from Haskell Indian Nations University, meet Elders who describe dramatic changes that they have witnessed in their local environments. OER Level

3-12

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