Natural World

From Alaska to Australia, scientists are turning to the knowledge of traditional people for a deeper understanding of the natural world. What they are learning is helping them discover more about everything from melting Arctic ice, to protecting fish stocks, to controlling wildfires.

BY JIM ROBBINS APRIL 26, 2018


Using the above article and the ideas below create a project that would educate people on an aspect of Indigenous Science that has to do with the natural world. Some ideas are below. If you have an idea for something else let me know. 

Projects could be art related, you may write a news article, or create an educational poster.

Native Plants 

Trail Markers - Trees meant to help with navigation

          Making dyes with local plants

          Native American Sacred Trees and Places

History

Why aren't there federal reservations in Illinois?

Who was in Dundee Township?

What was in Dundee Township?