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6th Grade Science
Indigenous Science
20. Traditional Knowledge
Ecological Wisdom, Sustainable practices

Ecological Wisdom: How Traditional Knowledge Teaches Sustainable Living

You will discover how Indigenous communities have used centuries of ecological wisdom to manage ecosystems sustainably and why these traditional practices matter more than ever for solving today's environmental challenges.


What You'll Learn

You will learn what traditional ecological knowledge TEK really means.
You will discover how crop rotation and nitrogen fixation restore soil.
You will explore key terms like biodiversity, carrying capacity, and succession.
You will connect traditional practices to modern conservation and climate science.

What You'll Practice

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You will explain why crop rotation and prescribed burning benefit ecosystems.

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You will match key vocabulary terms like bioaccumulation and trophic levels.

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You will calculate sustainable harvest rates and resource use over time.

Why This Matters

Understanding ecological wisdom and sustainable practices empowers you to recognize how traditional knowledge and modern science work together to protect ecosystems and solve real environmental challenges you will face in your lifetime.

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Traditional Knowledge
Sustainability
Biodiversity
Nitrogen Fixation
Prescribed Burning
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