As much as literacy and movies can be great soft landings, we found this part of the unit is an incredible opportunity to do more hands-on experimentation! The virtual Canoe Museum Tour and video about canoe artistry preserving oral traditions reinforce multi-cultural technologies. All the media below gave a great foundation for students do make density towers and an engineering design challenge about making a jar float!
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Indigenous and Metis Voices
Pair this video with a virtual tour of the museum to explore Indigenous scientific histories and the ongoing cultural importance of canoes. https://canoemuseum.ca/virtual-tours/#360tours
Amplifying Indigenous Knowledge – Some organizations, such as Actua, actively connect with local Elders and Knowledge Keepers to provide resources for Nations to run Land Based camps that connect traditional knowledge and experiences to the k-12 science curriculums. Connect with your district Elders and loral organizations to bring in authentic voices and experiences! The Indigenous Land-Camp Experience, An Inside Look | Actua