Assumptions for this lesson: Basic understanding of pH Know what pH range is acidic Know what pH is neutral Know what pH range is basic Previous lesson: Part 1: pH exploration lab using common household substances and beet juice as the indicator. Part 2: Group discussion afterwards to figure out acidic vs basic substances and…

This blog post shows how I plan to structure my lesson plan. The following blog posts will be examples. Topic: The Science of Clam Gardens Goal: Have a basic understanding of Clam gardens, what they do, and how this information relates to science. Learning Objectives: Understand how a clam garden is created, understand how clam…

In speaking with the chemistry teachers at Esquimalt it is clear that he struggles to include Indigenous knowledge in his class. Additionally, I don’t really like how he structures his classes (he is the only chemistry teacher at Esquimalt). He focuses on lectures and worksheets which many of the students don’t like (I asked them).…

A lesson plan about Clam Gardens, in general, would be closely related to environmental sciences/sustainability. I would like to explore how Clam Gardens could be incorporated into a chemistry lesson plan. Clam Gardens increase the pH of the intertidal zone. What does this mean? With anthropogenic climate change, the ocean is becoming more acidic as…

This week I will delve deeper into examples of TEK Traditional Ecological Knowledge and Climate Change I did not need any more convincing that TEK is valuable for the fight against climate change, this text source may be more accessible for some. As Indigenous Peoples’s have a reciprocal relationship with the land and water, manipulation…

This week (Sept 22nd – 29th) I will look at the intersection between science and TEK Two-Eyed Seeing Two-/eyed seeing is seeing the best of TEK and the best of Western Science. Align these two practices to guide restoration and sustainable environmental practices. The concept of Two-Eyed seeing is particularly important for earth science/sustainability courses…

Goal: To spend the next week (Sept 15th – 22nd) gathering resources about Traditional Ecological Knowledge. Base knowledge I did an Indigenous studies degree at Uvic and already have a definition of Traditional Ecological Knowledge: which is the knowledge that has been passed down about the land/water, culture, and ways of being with the land/waters.…

Goal: Create a science lesson plan that includes and respects Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Traditional Ecological Knowledge how do I plan on learning? I plan on learning by talking with the science teachers at Esquimalt High School, watching videos, and reading articles about how to include Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Traditional Ecological knowledge…