Voice and Obviation in Athabaskan and Other Languages
Theses
Author/Creator
Chad Lawrence Thompson
Description
Linguistics Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Oregon, 1989.
Discusses case study of traditional education and experiential learning in the Social Studies classroom. Activities would be suitable for Grades 9/10 and 11/12.
Pre-, on- and post-site lessons based on experiences at the Brightwater Science and Environment Centre. Topics such as cultural perspectives on sustainability, biodiversity within local ecosystems and personal responsibilities to the environment are explored.
Discusses wampum belts, produced by tribes of the Eastern seaboard from 1600 to 1800, including their distinct beadwork styles, their functions and the practice of reuse of beads.