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  In ReflectionSince the beginning, 7 Generation Games has been steadily working to deliver much-needed resources to rural learners and educators in Native American and Latino communities. The pandemic ramped up our efforts to develop a response to the education disparities that were laid bare last spring. Closing the digital […]

What is Growing Math About?

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When you talk about the homes of traditional Native Americans, the first thing that comes to mind for many people is a tipi. That’s because the tipi, although traditionally used primarily by Plains tribes, is what is most frequently depicted in shows, movies and other images. However, just as there […]

Home, Sweet Home: Tipis, Hogans, Wigwams and More

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Now, as many Native people are decolonizing history, or dismantling Western ideologies while revitalizing Native spiritual practices, customs, and livelihoods, they are recognizing that exploring traditional subsistence methods is a positive way to restore their personal resilience and well-being. As an example, Native families in many tribes may gather wild […]

Traditional Subsistence Culture

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Here are some activities, projects, and experiments that can be done in class or at home. Some are USDA and others are from Ag in the Classroom. Here are 12 for today. Elementary School Science Resources Pre-K to 2nd grade Eggology – will learn what a chick needs for survival […]

Free Agricultural Science Resources for Grades 3-8

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On the first day of the 7 Generation Games Christmas Countdown, 7 Generation Games gave to me… Making Camp: Ojibwe Play online here Get it in the Apple App Store  Get it for Android Don’t forget to check back here daily for more gifts from us to you, or follow […]

Countdown to Christmas, Day 1: Making Camp Ojibwe

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Indigenous People Make History It has been a historical year for Native American voters and leaders in office. Six Native American candidates were elected to Congress in 2020–a record as only 23 Native Americans have served in Congress since the founding of the United States. Many Native professionals, like U.S. […]

Student Engagement Strategies for 2020

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Growing Math is a free, new platform to provide educators the tools and training they need to best serve students in tribal areas, rural communities and urban cities with significant Indigenous populations.  During COVID, are you/your school struggling with any of the following: Attendance (in-person or online); Engagement (i.e. students […]

Seeking Schools for Federally-Funded Pilot to Improve Learning During COVID

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