Pre-event activities/Materials Needed (for Activity Sites):
Research and demonstrate a native edible one of the following ways:
How Native Americans used the species/plant How pioneers used the species/plant Modern day use of the species/plant
How Native Americans used the species/plant
How pioneers used the species/plant
Modern day use of the species/plant
The Botanical Research Institute of Texas will email an outline to help you with your research.
Program Description*:
Native Americans and the pioneers gathered edible plants for their survival. With the impact of grocery and convenient stores, our society has disconnected food from its natural beginnings. Marissa Oppel, one of BRIT’s experts delivers a program that makes that connection for your students with emphasis on plant chemistry and botany
Interaction:
Three prearranged sites are challenged to make a presentation showing how a single species is used from three points of view. One school will demonstrate how the Native Americans used the plant, one the pioneers and one demonstrate modern day use. Creativity and application of multimedia is encouraged. BRIT will be available as a resource prior to the broadcast.
Targeted Grade Levels: 7 - 12th
Content Areas Covered: Science & Social Studies
TEKS Covered: 113.2 -113.7
Contact Information:
Pam Chamberlain
pchamberlain@brit.org
http://www.brit.org
*This videoconference is normally a 50 minute program and has been adjusted to 30 minutes to accommodate the Texas Connects: Museums and More program & schedule. Please contact Pam, listed above for more information about programming.
