Lunchtime Discovery: Stars, Strawberries and Selu: An Indigenous Approach to Science

Stars, Strawberries and Selu: An Indigenous Approach to Science
Katlin Roberts and Jessica Metz, Teachers at New Kituwah Academy, Cherokee NC

Discover the rich science embedded within traditional stories. Learn how Indigenous Ways of Knowing and contemporary science together can create a more inclusive view of all that is science. During the session we will explore Cherokee stories and how they exemplify environmental observations and knowledge passed through generations. Talk with NC educators who are working to decolonize science in a variety of settings, and learn about the benefits it can bring to your own educational programs.

Live Virtual Presentation hosted by N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences Daily Planet Curator Chris Smith and the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs staff. You can post questions in the YouTube chat or tweet questions to #LunchTimeDiscovery and mention @NorthCarolinaEE.