Agriculture has historically played a major role in the development of cultures and communities across the world. Ccompare and contrast Pueblo Indian agriculture with contemporary commercial agriculture.
Science
Pueblo Connections to the Land
Understand the physical features of the natural landscape, combined with accumulated knowledge of the wildlife, weather patterns and water sources were key to survival in the challenging environment.
Pueblo Creation Story: Our Awe-Inspiring Cosmos
Connecting to the core values of love and respect for our universe; this unit plan will provide a foundation for understanding how maintaining balance in our environment is a critical need in today’s world.
Looking to the Sky – Ancient Observations of the Sun in Chaco Canyon
Chaco Canyon plays a significant role in the history of many of New Mexico’s Pueblo communities. This unit will explore how the ancestors of modern-day Pueblo people were able to display a legacy of deep understanding of natural scientific knowledge to track significant solar events and cycles throughout the year
Interdependence of Corn, Beans, and Squash and the Land
Understanding the connection and interdependence of all things, students will discuss and analuze the symbotic relationship between corn, beans, and squash.
Water Necessity for Life and Cultural Survival
Explore and identify human and the community uses of water.