Describes ways (used in the author's third-grade classroom) of connecting traditional stories with contemporary science. Argues that traditional Native ways of knowing have much to offer student scientists as they come to understand the natural world, and that Native stories help make the facts of science relevant to students' everyday lives. (SR)

Discusses how a student teacher tried to teach with real books, especially those written by and for Native Americans. Notes that the cooperating teacher's idea of literature study was to teach particular reading skills and to use worksheets and comprehension questions. Appends a 17-item annotated bibliography of recommended books about Native…

Describes how education specialists for Montana's Office of Public Instruction worked to make cross-cultural collaboration a statewide endeavor. Discusses how they have promoted Native perspectives as an integral part of the state curriculum, and how they have brought together, through conferences and workshops, Native and non-Native teachers for…

Discusses the problematic nature of teaching someone else's literature and culture. Discusses three questions for teachers to explore as they work to construct a coherent and just curriculum teaching and respecting native cultures. Addresses why non-Native teachers want to teach Native American literature, how to select appropriate literature, and…

Describes a fifth-grade teacher's approach to immersing students in the histories and cultures of many Native tribes throughout North America. Advocates the simultaneous development of literacy skills, social studies knowledge, cross cultural knowledge, and connections to students' own experiences. Appends a 115-item bibliography of K-12 Native…