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ojibwemowin environmental education curriculum
by Deanne Himango
The purpose of this study is to develop an Ojibwe language (Ojibwemowin)-based
environmental curriculum focused on the traditional methods of
learning through story-telling for Native American students. The
curriculum incorporates traditional stories translated into Ojibwemowin
related to each environmental unit of instruction. There are four
units: (1) introduction, (2) water, (3) earth, (4) air. Each unit
includes a statement of desired outcomes, specification of objectives,
criteria for the assessment of learning, student skills gained
and topics learned, teaching materials and teaching strategies.
In addition, the curriculum meets the American Indian Learner
Outcomes and the Minnesota State Graduation Standards.
This curriculum will be beneficial to schools interested in developing
science programs and services for Native American students. This
curriculum will also fulfill a desired need to tribal schools
by providing curriculum resources that have a foundation in science
while incorporating Ojibwemowin and the traditional Ojibwe methods
of teaching.
Background
Methods
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Winabozhoo's Journey Around Lake Superior
Main points for Winabozhoo (water) story:
1- connection of humans to water quality
2- pollution, external factors as they relate to water issues
3- similarity of the story and the water cycle
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Nazhikewawaasang, the Leader of the Flying
Beings
Main points for Nazhikewawaasang (intro) story:
1- connection of natural environment with humans
2- symbolic meaning of eagle feather-obligation, agreement
to respect earth
3- earth is beautiful- ominous threat to ensure the earth's
good health
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