I'm looking for comments and suggestions from years past.  Things that worked well, things that didn't work well, and things you'd like to see.  Anything from hardware, software, cameras, etc.  If it involves new hardware, I'll need to know soon since shipping time from the lower 48 varies.

Here's a link to the Prepublication version of the Science Framework for the 2009 National Assessment of Educational Progress.
Here's an excerpt from the Executive Summary's Introduction:
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) and its reports are a key
measure in informing the nation on how well the goal of scientific literacy for all students
is being met. The Science Framework for the 2009 National Assessment of Educational
Progress (the Framework) sets forth recommendations for the design of a new science

Please share your project idea tonight, Cultural staff with:
Number of students, elder gifts you can make and # of staff gifts(teachers and counselors)
Also purchase your supplies up to $125 and you can turn in check request. We must have receipts.

January / February 2005, issue 1, contains article relating to bridging the gap between traditional native knowledge and western science.

Attached are the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development 2006 Alaska Content Standards

Attached is the how-to directions on making a Tlingit-style drum. Gary and I have been involved in this project for the past two years. Drum making of some sort has been a part of camp just about every year.

This project is very hands on and if I remember correctly we didn't have any time to spare with three cultural nights.

Various lab experiments and materials designed to help students understand key concepts such as controlled and manipulated variables.

Various lab experiments and materials designed to help students understand key concepts such as controlled and manipulated variables.