Information Technology-Infused Curriculum for 5th - 12th Grade Students |
| Title: |
Before Aspirin, There Was Willow Bark |
| Subject(s): |
Chemistry, Math, Technology |
| Grade(s) |
9th-12th |
| Description: |
This honors chemistry course uses ethno-botany as the medium to present advanced science courses of
organic chemistry and microbiology. The students are engaged in a research project that builds on the
findings of their ancestors, the original scientists. In addition to the spectrophotometer and other scientific equipment, digital technologies are central to
the project. GPS/GIS and Arc View (or other technologies) will be used to create maps and collect
pertinent information about the surrounding landscape. The Internet will be used to research
information as well as graphics. Digital cameras will facilitate photo documentation of Native plants.
Page layout software will be used to pull together the final brochure to combine all elements. |
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| Title: |
Shooting the Rapids through Taos Pueblo |
| Subject(s): |
Native Science/Life Sciences |
| Grade(s) |
5th-6th grades |
| Description: |
Students will explore how pollution affects the ecosystem and habitats within the rivers of Taos Pueblo.
Students will test the quality of the water using technology, such as GPS/GIS and water quality testing kits available through the Environmental Offices at Taos Pueblo. Students will use digital/video cameras to capture evidence of pollution in the habitats and the ecosystem. After the study is concluded, the students will use Excel to compile and display data, and use presentation software, such as PowerPoint. |
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| Title: |
Shooting the Rapids through Santa Clara Pueblo |
| Subject(s): |
Life Science |
| Grade(s) |
5th |
| Description: |
Students will learn the importance of wildlife in the boundaries of Santa Clara and the Rio Grande. Students will be able to recognize animal habitats.
Students will use GPS/GIS units, through local Environmental Programs, to plot an area near the Rio Grande River. Students will use this area for observation and preservation of habitats. Students will use digital/video cameras to capture evidence of habitats in the particular ecosystem. After the study is completed, the students will use Excel to compile and display data, and prepare for presentation. |
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| Title: |
Making the Desert Bloom |
| Subject(s): |
Mathematics (with some environmental science and writing) |
| Grade(s) |
9th-12th |
| Description: |
In this unit, students will study landscaping techniques that use the concept of “permaculture” (permanent agriculture). They will plan landscaping for around a building either on campus or in their home community using these techniques.
Students will conduct research using the Internet, various books and primary sources from the Pueblos; will use digital cameras to record various species in the wild that are growing in close proximity, and will design landscaping using geometry, drafting tools and computer programs. |
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| Title: |
Here’s To Your Health! |
| Subject(s): |
Mathematics, Statistics, Health |
| Grade(s) |
10th-12th |
| Description: |
Students will conduct research on a health-related issue in a Pueblo community and suggest some solutions to the appropriate people in the community.
Students will research a health issue using the Internet and by developing a survey instrument. They will use Excel spreadsheets and Microsoft Access to manage the database and will use PowerPoint to create a presentation for the community. |
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| Title: |
Mirrors of the Sun and Moon on Earth |
| Subject(s): |
Mathematics |
| Grade(s) |
9th-12th |
| Description: |
The Anasazi people were close observers of celestial phenomena. Many of their buildings are aligned with solar and lunar events. We will study these alignments and see if there are others in our home communities.
Students will view the DVD, “The Mystery of Chaco Canyon,” will conduct research on the Internet and at the library, and will get background information from primary sources. Students will use hand-held GPS devices to map significant buildings in a Pueblo and look for celestial alignments. Selected students will also experiment with the computer model of the Sun Dagger being developed by the Solstice Project. |
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| Title: |
It’s Raining, It’s Pouring, All That Water We Are Storing! |
| Subject(s): |
Mathematics (also some architecture and environmental science) |
| Grade(s) |
9th |
| Description: |
Building Design: Rooftop Slopes and Water Conservation.
We will use the Internet to research different roof styles and water collecting systems in the US and will use the gathered information to create scale models. We will conduct an experiment with different rainfall levels to see how much water is conserved and lost by the different models. During the experiment, we will take photos with a digital camera. Then we will use Excel spreadsheets to calculate the slope of each roof and compare the data. We will use the information gathered to create a presentation on the results. |
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| Title: |
Rio Grande River: Then and Now |
| Subject(s): |
Language Arts, Reading, Math, Social Studies, Arts, Science and Technology |
| Grade(s) |
9th-12th Special Education |
| Description: |
This CBE Unit implements actual life skills and resources from the Rio Grande River that relate to the native surrounding communities. The students are engaged in a research project that builds on actual findings of the past and present river flow and usage.
Throughout this unit students will be introduced new technology and expected to incorporate acquired skills from GPS/GIS units, Arch view mapping, digital photography, video cameras, scanners, and will also use Microsoft word and PowerPoint to express their findings and outcomes. |
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| Title: |
FORE!!! |
| Subject(s): |
Physical Education/Technology/Math(Geometry) Life Science (Biology) Agriculture |
| Grade(s) |
Mid School 6th to 8th Grades |
| Description: |
Student will research, plan, prepare and design the multi holed golf course on the existing property of the Santa Fe Indian School. Area and campus mapping to show feasibility of a small 3 to 9 hole venue.
GPS, GIS and ArcView mapping to show physical golf course layout. Math to metrically measure lengths and positioning of various holes. Digital camera usage to show hole sites, tee and fairway areas technically infused into a power point presentation as part of the designing phase. |
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| Title: |
Before English, There was The Native Tongue |
| Subject(s): |
Science, Math and Social Studies |
| Grade(s) |
7th-12th |
| Description: |
This unit implements a study of communication skills that relate to the native Keres language and how it impacts, and contributes to culture in San Felipe Pueblo. The students are engaged in a research project that identifies and interprets the current percentage of San Felipe tribal members who speak the Keres language fluently by age groups.
Throughout this unit students will use various technologies to collect, document and analyze data. Technology includes the use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, a scanner, video cameras, hand-held recorders (for interviews). |
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