Blackfoot Science

Biology 20 Unit A
 To Do
⚘ Prayer
⚘ Blackfoot Science Activity
⚘ Chapter 2 Notes
⚘ Work time for Assignments & Logbook
Importance of Blackfoot & Indigenous Science
Blackfoot science, like the traditional knowledge systems
of many Indigenous peoples, contributes unique
perspectives and insights to the field of biology. The
importance of Blackfoot science in biology lies in its
ability to offer holistic and interconnected views of the
natural world, emphasizing the relationships between
living beings and their environments.
Importance of Blackfoot & Indigenous Science
Many indigenous people share a worldview that has
humans living in a universe made by the Creator.
Humans live in harmony with nature, one another, and
with oneself.
This worldview has interconnectedness and
interrelatedness to all aspects of living on this earth.
Importance of Blackfoot & Indigenous Science
Indigenous Peoples have used plants, trees, and other
natural materials to promote healthy living and cure
illness.
The most common sacred plants in Alberta are tobacco,
cedar, sage, sweetgrass, and diamond willow fungus.
 Water
Water FINAL feb 25.mov
https://drive.google.com/file/d/
1nyqwz-0PcU9mAjh2wFs1N9QTa
StAeIvm/view?usp=drive_link
Kainai Climate Change
Kainai Climate Change -
ICCON.mov
https://drive.google.com/file/d/
1AoiSn5jytxsI0bo4faIsxsY-DjAtnG
qM/view?usp=drive_link
Traditional
Plants and Uses
 Blackfoot Animal
Significance
*Some links put in google classroom
to help your research
To Do
⚘ Make a food web consisting of culturally
important blackfoot plants and animals using
provided resources and your own research
(minimum of 10 organisms)
⚘ Answer reflection questions afterward (google
form - link in google classroom)
⚘ Work on your logbook when finished