Let's create continuous conversations about climate change education: Spreading the Sediment of Science!
Robin Wall Kimmerer: Plants and Indigenous Knowledge
Provided by: Jane Goodall Institute |Published on: October 12, 2022
Podcasts Grades 9-12, ap-college
Synopsis
- This podcast interviews an Indigenous botanist and discusses the love of plants and nature, botany, traditional knowledge about nature, regenerative agriculture, and the importance of complementing science with holistic and Indigenous knowledge.
- Students will learn about the role of plants in ecosystems, new research about plant cognition, and the evolution of scientific understanding and Indigenous knowledge.
Subjects: Social Studies, Biology
Authors: Jane Goodall Hopecast
Region: Global
Languages: English
Teaching Materials
Positives
- This podcast highlights the importance of storytelling in conveying important information.
- The conversation between Jane and Robin is easy to follow and is engaging to listen to.
Additional Prerequisites
- The actual podcast ends at 23:34, with credits at the end.
- The link to the transcript is not active but there are links to access the podcast from other sites as well.
Differentiation
- This podcast could lead to a discussion on plant cognition, which could be discussed in a civics or ethics class when discussing the rights of nature or other species.
- The section starting at 12:12 would be useful in a biology class when discussing mutually beneficial relationships between plants, regenerative agriculture, nutrient cycles, limiting nutrients, and organic farming.
- The podcast could be used to evoke a deeper appreciation for plants and teach students to be more attentive to plant systems and natural ecosystems.
- It could be used to encourage students to take action, doing something they are passionate about.
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Resource Type and Format
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