Why Study Indigenous Cultures?
Grade 8th Grade · Social Studies · 40 min· Aero Social Studies Practice And C3 1. Develop Questions And Plan Inquiries
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can explain the importance of studying indigenous cultures and develop research questions to begin an inquiry.
Warm-Up Video
CrashCourse · 8:53
Introduction to Indigenous Knowledge : Ep 8 of Crash Course Native American History
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Many Native American ways of knowing are rooted in observing the earth and living in close relationship to it since time immemorial.
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The Migma people have a word for braiding two world views together: Etuaptmumk or two-eyed seeing.
- 3
Thanks to their deeply rooted connection to their lands, native people have developed some of the most effective means of environmental care.
Practice Questions
6 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Based on the video, explain one reason why studying indigenous cultures is important. Then, develop a research question about indigenous cultures that you would like to investigate further.”
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