The Ground was Frozen Then

Project:     Uniting Native Indigenous Traditional Education and University Science (UNITE US)
Subject:Atmospheric Sciences
Theme:Future Climate
Grades:9-12

In this lesson, students will learn how permafrost shapes the landscape and how changes in permafrost affect not just the land, but also the traditions of those who live there. Students will also interview a local Elder or culture bearer to learn about traditional uses of permafrost.