Document Type
Article
Publication Version
Final
Publication Date
Winter 12-3-2023
Keywords
Ethnobotany for Middle School Students, Land based lesson, Culturally Responsive Instruction, Plant-people Interaction.
Description
In this engaging lesson, students use mobile apps to identify local plant species in their school yards, along nature trails, or in any designated areas on the reservation. They will document the common names and morphological characteristics of the identified plants, explore native names, and uses, as well as the roles of plants in biogeochemical cycles. This immersive experience not only deepens students’ interest in science but also allows them to understand the bigger role of plants in the natural balance, enhancing their appreciation of the deeper connections between the Lakota culture and plant species.
Pages
10
Type
Teaching Module
Format
Language
English
Publisher
Open Prairie
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International License.
Recommended Citation
Mikayla Janis, Michel A. Little Eagle, and Madhav P. Nepal. 2023. Lakota Ethnobotany for South Dakota Middle School Students. ILEARN Teaching Resources. 5(1): 136—145.