Honors Deep Community Knowledge

Pedagogical practices and approaches that are continuously evolving to reflect research-driven approaches and knowledge from multiple sources to be locally, culturally, and linguistically relevant and action-oriented such as culturally relevant storytelling and place based learning and exploring traditional ecological knowledge, and collaborative community engagement.

Key Components

Resources that exemplify the Honors Deep Community Knowledge Focus Area demonstrate the following key components:

Elementary (PK-5) Components:

  • Culturally Relevant Storytelling and Place-Based Learning
  • Exploring Traditional Ecological Knowledge Through Hands-On Experiences
  • Cultural Respect and Collaborative Community Engagement

Secondary (6-12) Components:

  • Culturally Relevant Storytelling and Place-Based Learning
  • Place-Based Learning Exploring Traditional Ecological Knowledge Through Hands-On Experiences
  • Cultural Respect and Collaborative Community Engagement

Exemplar Resources

Hopi Dryland Farming: Growing Corn With Rainfall in the Desert

Grades3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8SS, BIO
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Rainforest Lesson: Reading and Social Studies

GradesK, 1, 2GEO, ELA
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