Combining STEM with Native American Culture

This article looks at a summer camp program with a curriculum developed with the assistance of Native American Elders, content specialists, and camp teachers in Alaska. These same people li... See More

This article looks at a summer camp program with a curriculum developed with the assistance of Native American Elders, content specialists, and camp teachers in Alaska. These same people lived with the children and interacted with them. The use of the Internet was also provided. Students had access to hands-on projects that embraced STEM activities and the beliefs of the Native American culture. Two of the projects are described. This is a very interesting project.

Integrating culture, science, and technology

This article describes a camp for native Alaskan youth integrating science and native culture. In a departure from recent approaches to teaching, the teaching is done primarily by native Ala... See More

This article describes a camp for native Alaskan youth integrating science and native culture. In a departure from recent approaches to teaching, the teaching is done primarily by native Alaskans, and strives to link traditional school concepts with phenomena of cultural significance. An informal program, it has been successful at engaging students and effectively promoting community involvement. Participation of the community elders was central to the program's success.