May 15, 2020 2020-05-15
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STEM from an Indigenous Perspective
No culture exists without science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. STEM provides the necessary tools to function in the natural environment. How a society lives and learns to use evidence-based results to survive can differ greatly. In Coyote’s Crazy Smart Science Show, the world of scientific discovery is explored from an Indigenous perspective. Big issues such as fluid dynamics, biological diversity, and cosmic mapping are addressed in episodes that showcase Indigenous scientists and other experts. The featured cast of science questers delves deeply into the chosen subject—from at-home hacks to Chickasaw Nation astronaut Commander John Bennett Herrington. Besides being smart, the show proves that Western and Indigenous science are mutually compatible. Using such examples as skateboarding to demonstrate concepts of physics and bringing in hip-hop artists such as Mob Bounce, Christie Lee Charles, and JB the First Lady as guests, Coyote’s Crazy Smart Science Show also keeps concepts cool. Students can check out Season 1 and Season 2 online.
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