Providing Access to Scientific Awareness for Minority Populations by Changing the Paradigm -- A Planning Grant

这项规划赠款旨在通过为结合部落世界观和西方科学的家庭开发教育材料来提高美洲原住民的科学素养。预期的影响包括提高科学意识的价值，利用综合学习获得科学原则和提高科学素养。项目交付成果包括九个工具箱，其中包含经过测试的STEM活动和两个规划小册子。项目合作伙伴包括西北印度学院和山。贝克学区。战略影响将通过制定可用于吸引土著受众的文化敏感战略来实现。

This planning grant is designed to increase science literacy in Native Americans by developing education materials for families that incorporate both a tribal worldview and western science. The intended impacts include an increased value of scientific awareness, acquisition of scientific principles using intergerational learning and enhanced science literacy. The project deliverables include nine toolboxes that will contain tested STEM activities and two planning booklets. Project partners include the Northwest Indian College and the Mt. Baker School District. Strategic impact will be realized through the development of culturally sensitive strategies that can be used to engage Native audiences.