Program Description
Join the Denver Museum of Nature & Science for a transformative virtual program that explores the powerful connection of Indigenous traditional knowledge, the arts, and science. Featuring four incredible Indigenous authors with powerful stories and cultural knowledge, this event is a must-attend for anyone interested in the rich tapestry of Indigenous knowledge and the bridge between art and science. Students will have the opportunity to hear from the diverse panel of women who are currently shaping the literary landscape and empowering others to explore the importance of personal story. Register your class for this program today!
We would like to recognize and thank the following supporters of this program - American Indian Education programs at Cherry Creek, Adams 12, Jeffco, Denver Public Schools; Native Student Support Initiatives and The Denver Project for Humanistic Inquiry at MSU Denver; CU Denver; Eaglecrest High School; the City & County of Denver’s Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency; Rose Community Foundation; Colorado Trust; Native American Bank; the Denver Art Museum; the Denver Museum of Nature & Science; and Inyan Consulting.
Date and Times
Date: Tuesday, October 8,2024
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Mountain Time
Created for grades 4-12, but all are welcome.
Grades
Recommended for grades 4 – 12, but all are welcome.
Program Length
60 minutes
Cost
Participating in this electronic field trip is FREE at this time.
Equipment requirements
Computer connected to the internet with a webcam, external microphone, and external speakers.
Scientists in Action productions use Zoom videoconferencing software, downloadable at https://zoom.us/download.
About Scientists in Action
Scientists in Action is a monthly broadcast series that connects learners everywhere with real scientists where they work, and is driven by audience Q&A. Each event is a live, two-way interactive webcast with multiple schools, organizations, homeschools, pods, and families participating.