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A Bicultural Winter Exploration |
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A Bicultural Winter Exploration |
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January 22-24, 2001 at Twin Hills School
Purpose: To understand and use traditional and modern methods of winter survival. Students will experience this informal, yet highly structured and educational setting for science exploration, cultural experiences, and social interactions among students, elders, community members, and teachers from SRS small sites. In addition, Surviving Science will provide a safe, risk free environment to develop increased social skills, learn about their culture and the cultures of others, and learn real-life skills, including travel, interacting with unfamiliar peers, developing friendships, cold-weather safety, and more.
Overview: Surviving Science 2001 will be a three-day, two-night event that will focus on Science, Culture, and Communication. It will encompass a variety of activities and skills; some prepared beforehand at individual sites and "jigsawed" together during the three-day student/parent/community event. Students and adults will work together to use skills from individual members to develop a creative group project relating to traditional and modern methods of winter survival. Yup'ik crafts, traditions, and dances will be presented and taught, as well as current technology, health, and survival skills.
Description of Events: Prior to arrival, each site will have researched a particular aspect of winter survival. During the three day experience, students will meet in groups with students from other sites, elders, community members, and teachers to listen to expert presentations, then combine their knowledge to develop a response to a specific winter survival scenario.
There will be no cost to sites unless you choose to pay your volunteer elders and community members. All food and drinks will be provided. Bill Carland has agreed to develop a menu and serve as master chef.
Invited Sites: Twin Hills, Aleknagik, Ekwok, Clark's Point, Portage Creek
Site Responsibilities:
Principals: Please read this over very carefully. Call any of
the planning team members if you have any questions!
Science Concepts Assignments: (Erika Drain will set up trail
pages to help guide student acquisition of concepts.)
Aleknagik - Shelter
Portage Creek - Food Gathering and Preparation
Ekwok - Winter Travel and Transportation
Clark's Point - Navigation and Weather
Twin Hills - Effects of cold on the Human Body
After arrival in Twin Hills, students will be divided into teams with 2-5 students from each site, an elder, aide, and community member, for a total of 5 groups with about 10 students in each group. Students will each be expected to share and apply what they have learned to contribute to their teams success in their scenario. Scenarios will all be real life situations requiring all five science concepts for survival, such as being stranded far from your village with no food or warm clothing.
Make your site's concept the focus of your curriculum for two to three weeks prior to the Surviving Science event. Have your students read, write, research, and complete math activities to further their understanding of their concept. Completion of the following activities will ensure your student's preparedness for full participation in the activities at Twin Hills:
Participants:
46 fifth through eighth grade students
5 elders: Lukie Akolkok, KEK; Adam Chythlok, WKK; Lena Kapotak, PCR,
Daniel Sharp, TWA, _________CLP
5 other community members: Sterling Waldron, TWA;
5 bilingual aides: Virginia Andrew, WKK; Leona Carr, PCR; Agnes Gamechuk,
TWA; Ester Florista, CLP
6 members of SRS district office staff (Christine Andrews, Karen Swenson,
Dan Molina, Father Michael Oleksa, Steve Ito, Erika Drain)
4 teachers: Darilynn Caston, CLP; Serina Montgomery, TWA; Jared Ahlberg,
WKK; __________KEK
U.S. Fish and Wildlife (Johnny Dyasuk, Pete Abraham, Ferdinand Sharp)
Monday 1:30 p.m. - Tuesday 10:00 a.m.
Ward Jones -
Monday 1:30 p.m.- Tuesday 5:30 p.m.
Todd Fritze -
Monday 1:30 p.m. - Tuesday 10:00 a.m.
Tom McPhail -
Monday 1:30 p.m. - Tuesday 10:00 a.m.
Les Parks -
Monday 1:30 p.m. - Tuesday 10:00 a.m.
Ron Bowers -
Tuesday 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
High School Leadership Team -
Tuesday Evening
Esther Ilutsik
Tuesday 6:00 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
Father Michael Oleksa
Monday 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Local Craftspersons - (Agnes Gamechuk, Carvers, Grace Pavion)
Monday 11:00 - 1:30, Tuesday 11:00 - 9:00
Dancers -
Monday 8:30 - 10:00
Check the accompanying grid for the specific times and locations for
your presentations. Except for whole group presentations (Effects of Alcohol
in the Cold, Dance, and Student Presentations,) students will be divided
into groups of 9-10 consistent teams throughout the three days. All presenters
are welcomed and encouraged to work with groups to share their knowledge
at times when they do not have a specific activity scheduled, and are welcomed
to stay for the entire three day event. Please bring a sleeping bag and
air mattress or ground pad as housing is extremely limited and you may
be sleeping on the gym floor.
Monday, January 22, 2000
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11:00 a.m |
Upon arrival, eat lunch and work at craft stations. | Choice of crafts for all students: | Carving, beading, | Dance fans,
Mitten sewing/other |
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11:00 a.m |
All Students:
Overview |
Site presentations of prior research | Site presentations of prior research | Site presentations of prior research | Site presentations of prior research |
| 2:15 p.m. | Team Meeting to determine goals and plan end product * | Team Meeting to determine goals and plan end product * | Team Meeting to determine goals and plan end product * | Team Meeting to determine goals and plan end product * | Team Meeting to determine goals and plan end product * |
| 3:00 p.m. | Gun Safety
Ward Jones (Upstairs) |
Star Lab
Les Parks (Gym) |
Trapping
Todd Fritze (Upstairs or Outdoors) |
Local Animals
Johnny Dyasuk, Pete Abraham (Classroom) |
Meteorology
Tom McPhail (Classroom) |
| 4:00 p.m. | Meteorology
Tom McPhail (Classroom) |
Gun Safety
Ward Jones (Upstairs) |
Star Lab
Les Parks (Gym) |
Trapping
Todd Fritze |
Local Animals
Johnny Dyasuk, Pete Abraham (Classroom) |
| 5:00 p.m. | Team Planning | Team Planning | Team Planning | Team Planning | Team Planning |
| 5:30 p.m. | Dinner/Break | ||||
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6:00 p.m. |
Site Presentation of Team Building Games (Upstairs) | ||||
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7:00 p.m. |
Local Animals
Johnny Dyasuk, Pete Abraham (Classroom) |
Meteorology
Tom McPhail (Classroom) |
Gun Safety
Ward Jones (Upstairs) |
Star Lab
Les Parks (Gym) |
Trapping
Todd Fritze (Upstairs or Outdoors) |
| 8:00 p.m. | Trapping
Todd Fritze (Upstairs or Outdoors) |
Local Animals
Johnny Dyasuk, Pete Abraham (Classroom) |
Meteorology
Tom McPhail (Classroom) |
Gun Safety
Ward Jones (Upstairs) |
Star Lab
Les Parks (Gym) |
| 9:00 p.m. | Dance Performance and Practice | ||||
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9:45 p.m. |
Star Plotting or Break | ||||
| 10:15 p.m. | Journals, Snack, Bed Prep | ||||
| 10:45 p.m. | LIGHTS OUT |
Tuesday, January 23
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| 7:30 a.m. | Wake up and Breakfast | ||||
| 8:30 a.m. | Star Lab
Les Parks (Gym) |
Trapping
Todd Fritze (Upstairs or Outdoors) |
Local Animals
Johnny Dyasuk, Pete Abraham (Classroom) |
Meteorology
Tom McPhail (Classroom) |
Gun Safety
Ward Jones (Upstairs) |
| 9:30 a.m. | Effects of Alcohol
Ward Jones (Upstairs) |
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| 10:30 a.m. | Team Planning | ||||
| 11:00 a.m. | Gun Use
Ward Jones (Gym) |
Cold Weather First Aid, Ron Bowers
(Upstairs) |
Team Work
(Classroom) |
Team Work
(Hall) |
Crafts
(Classroom) |
| 12:00 | Lunch and Break | ||||
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1:00 p.m. |
Crafts
(Classroom/Classroom, Upstairs, House) |
Gun Use
Ward Jones (Gym) |
Cold Weather First Aid, Ron Bowers
(Upstairs) |
Team Work
(Classroom) |
Team Work
(Hall) |
| 2:00 p.m. | Team Work
(Hall) |
Crafts
(Classroom/Classroom, Upstairs, House) |
Gun Use
Ward Jones (Gym) |
Cold Weather First Aid, Ron Bowers
(Upstairs) |
Team Work
(Classroom) |
| 3:00 p.m. | Team Work
(Classroom) |
Team Work
(Hall) |
Crafts
(Classroom/Classroom, Upstairs, House) |
Gun Use
Ward Jones (Gym) |
Cold Weather First Aid, Ron Bowers
(Upstairs) |
| 4:00 p.m. | Cold Weather First Aid, Ron Bowers
(Upstairs) |
Team Work
(Classroom |
Team Work
(Hall) |
Crafts
(Classroom/Classroom, Upstairs, House) |
Gun Use
Ward Jones (Gym) |
| 5:00 p.m | Dinner/Break | ||||
| 6:00 p.m. | Assets
(Upstairs) |
Team Work
(Upstairs) |
Sonar Legends, (Classroom) | US Fish and Wildlife (Gym) | Crafts
(Classroom 2) |
| 6:45 p.m. | Crafts
(Classroom 2) |
Assets
(Upstairs) |
Team Work
(Upstairs) |
Sonar Legends, (Classroom) | US Fish and Wildlife (Gym) |
| 7:30 p.m. | US Fish and Wildlife (Gym) | Crafts
(Classroom 2) |
Assets
(Upstairs) |
Team Work
(Upstairs) |
Sonar Legends, (Classroom) |
| 8:45 p.m. | Sonar Legends, (Classroom) | US Fish and Wildlife (Gym) | Crafts
(Classroom 2) |
Assets
(Upstairs) |
Team Work
(Upstairs) |
| 9:00 p.m. | Team Work
(Upstairs) |
Sonar Legends, (Classroom) | US Fish and Wildlife (Gym) | Crafts
(Classroom 2) |
Assets
(Upstairs) |
| 9:45 p.m. | Journals, Snack, Bed Prep | ||||
| 10:15 p.m. | LIGHTS OUT |
Wednesday, January 24
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| 7:30 a.m. | Wake up and Breakfast | ||||
| 8:30 a.m. | Group Work in Classroom | Group Work in Classroom | Group Work in Gym | Group Work in Gym | Group Work Upstairs |
| 10:45 a.m. | Group Presentations in Gym | ||||
| 12:00 p.m. | Awards Banquet | ||||
| 1:30 p..m. | Depart for Sites** |
* Group work times are for planning and preparation of final presentation. Each group will be assigned a location to meet for group work during the introduction to the activities at 1:30 on Monday. Father Michael, Steve Ito, Esther Ilutsik, Dan Molina, Kathy Yahr, Christine Andrews, Karen Swenson, and Expert Presenters not involved in presentations will be available to assist groups. Groups are to use the knowledge of group members from each school as well as traditional and modern ways of knowing to develop an end product relating to their specific scenario. This might be a dance, skit, re-enactment, formal report, or other ideas as generated by the group, and will incorporate all projects and skills presented during the three day Surviving Science experience. Teachers and aides are expected to be with their groups for all presentations and activities.
* * Do not schedule departure prior to 1:30. The culminating activities
will be a highlight of this event!
Skills and Standards
Presented in a format that recognizes, supports, and applauds multiple
intelligences, diversity of learning styles, and high academic standards
through use of cooperative learning strategies and traditional ways of
knowing.
Culturally Relevant Schools
All standards for Culturally Responsible Schools are addressed.
Students, educators, curriculum, schools, and communities are interwoven
throughout this project to facilitate the development of culturally
knowledgeable students. For more information, go to http://www.ankn.uaf.edu./schstan.html
SRS District Outcomes
*Students demonstrate many forms of communication.
*Students understand, accept, and appreciate their own language
and culture and the cultures of others.
*Students learn and understand their rights and responsibilities
and work together as members of a democratic society.
*Students demonstrate honesty, respect, concern, and caring for
themselves, their environment and others.
*Students exhibit a positive attitude and self-initiative.
*Students is a variety of ways to think and to reason when solving
problems and making thoughtful decisions.
*Students demonstrate their awareness of their own strengths
and skills and have self-confidence to take risks that will realize their
potential as lifelong learners.
*Students use technology for adapting to and initiating productive
change.
*Students demonstrate leisure, vocational, and life skills.
State Standards
A student should...
*Understand and be able to apply scientific knowledge and skills to
make reasoned decisions about the use of science and scientific innovations.
*Understand the nature and history of science
*Understand and be able to evaluate how humans and physical environments
interact.
Yuuyaraq
Reinforced Ten Sigma Skills
Follow directions
Engage in a Conversation
Give and Accept Compliments
Behave Appropriately at Activities
Make a Good Impression
Ask for Permission
Avoid Interrupting
Greet People Politely
Respect Diversity of Others
Be a Responsible Group Member
Respect the Contributions of Others
Possess Creative and Critical Thinking Skills
Set and Achieve Goals
Be Friendly
Recognize Opportunity
Make Good Life Choices
Respect the Environment
Take Initiative
Be Flexible
Be Patient
Be Resilient
Be Thorough
Be Considerate
Reinforced Assets
Caring School Climate
Youth Given Useful Roles
High Expectations
Adult Relationships
Community Values Youth
Positive Peer Influences
Interpersonal Skills
Positive Family Communications
Caring Neighborhood/Community
Safety
Caring
Responsibility
Planning and Decision Making
Personal Power
Sense of Purpose
Positive view of Personal Future
Creative and Cultural Activities
School Engagement
Set and Achieve Goals
Self-Esteem
SRS CRT Competencies
LB05105 - Follow oral directions to make something.
LB05330, 06310, 07315, 08315 - From your developed vocabulary
list, use the words in students writing.
LB07315 - Make a prepared informational speech.
MB06205 - Estimate answers for basic computation operations.
| Surviving Science Travel ArrangementsFrom Twin Hills | ||||||||||
| Date | Depart | Arrive | # of people | Air Service | Depart from Site | |||||
| 01-22-01 | TWA | KEK | 16 | Shannon | 1:30 PM, 2:45 pm | |||||
| 01-22-01 | TWA | KEK | Mulchatna | 1:30 P.M. | ||||||
| 01-22-01 | TWA | PCA | 5 | Mulchatna | 2:30 PM | |||||
| 01-22-01 | TWA | CLP | 9 | Tucker & Pen | 1:30 PM | |||||
| 01-22-01 | TWA | WKK | 17 | Bay Air | 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm | |||||
| 01-22-01 | TWA | DLG | 13 | Bristol Bay | 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, 3:30 pm | |||||
| 01-22-01 | TWA | TOG | 2 | PenAir | afternoon flight | |||||
TRAIL PAGES (UNDER CONSTRUCTION)
Kid's
Kit
A KIDS KIT should be designed to provide some of the critical products
needed in an outdoor survival situation as well as the means to help educate
the child should they become separated from their parents in the outdoors.
An informed and educated child is a safer child, and the knowledge of what
and how to be more comfortable, safe and more easily found is a powerful
gift to give to yourself and to your child.
"Your Mind is Your Greatest Survival Tool"
When an outdoor accident occurs no matter how slight, or when you realize
you are lost, panic is the first reaction we all must encounter and defeat
before it brings on more harm. How you handle the
effects brought on by panic can determine your rate of success or failure
in any outdoor emergency situation. Anyone can become lost, separated or
stray too far from camp as night sets in. Just
remember that you have within you the ability to protect yourself.
Survival is a common element in all human beings, we do it everyday in
the concrete and asphalt jungles of civilization…now you
have to do it in the wilderness. The premise is the same, keep your
wits, use your brain. DO NOT PANIC…let your positive self rule your decisions.
There are 5 Basic Outdoor Survival Skills that everyone who ventures
into the Outdoors should understand and be fully aware of their potential
need and use. This is
a just brief outline, not a full explanation of all the requirements
and items required in each category. One of the most important elements
to survival is between your
ears, your brain. DO NOT PANIC, use your wits and practice all elements
of the 5 Basics before you may need to rely on them.
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Outdoor Survival Skills has taught three generations
of wilderness adventurers how to survive in nature without expensive purchased
equipment, instead drawing on a knowledge of the land and carefully tested
techniques, many of them ancient, for finding or creating shelter, fire,
tools, water, and plant and animal foods. In this new edition, anecdotes
from the author's lifetime of experience provide thrilling examples of
the skills and attitudes that ensure survival outdoors.
Written by Larry Dean Olsen. Published by Chicago Review
Press, 1997.
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