Developing STEM Curriculum Units to Engage 4th-8th Grade Navajo Students as Part of In-Class Outreach

• Published in: Journal of STEM Outreach Vol. 6; no. 1
• Main Authors: Hunter, D. A, Castagno, A. E, Gonzales, T, Tallsalt, V, Little, A, Brown, T, Pipe, M, Greyeyes, J, Marsh, E, Smith, J, Paulson, S, Yazzie, J, Black, P, Saganey, E, Cole, C
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Journal of STEM Outreach 01.02.2023
• Subjects: Active Learning; Curriculum Development; Elementary School Students; Elementary School Teachers; Grade 4; Grade 5; Grade 6; Grade 7; Grade 8; Indigenous Populations; Navajo (Nation); Outreach Programs; Program Effectiveness; Program Evaluation; STEM Education; Student Interests; Student Projects

The Native American Astronomy Outreach Program (NAAOP) at Lowell Observatory is an in-class STEM enrichment program that pairs astronomers with 4th-8th grade teachers at Native-serving schools in northern Arizona. The astronomer works with the teacher to present hands-on astronomy activities to thei...