Seminar: Unpacking Place Value
Program: DINÉ
Subject Area: Math
Grade Level: 8th
Year of Publication: 2020
Abstract
This unit is on the Navajo Constellations. It will provide an insight on how math is embedded using the place value system. Understanding place values will help students understand and comprehend the scientific notation and why it is used when writing and multiplying large numbers when talking about the constellations. On the Navajo reservation many people are able to see the bright stars because many Navajos do not have electricity and live in rural areas of the reservation. The bright stars can be seen in rural areas because our nearest neighbor lives many miles away from us. If they live in town and they wanted to do some star gazing then all they need to do is drive a few miles away from their homes to take in the breath-taking views of the night skies that we have here on the reservation.