Episode 097: From Hawai’i To Indiana: How Local Context Transforms Science Classrooms with Whitney Aragaki and Kirstin Milks
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The episode explores how local context influences science education through the insights of award-winning educators Whitney Aragaki and Kirstin Milks.
What if the fastest path to deeper learning is simply paying close attention to where and who we are? We sit down with award-winning educators and co-authors Whitney Aragaki and Kirstin Milks to explore a clear, humane approach to place-based science that helps students care, think critically, and take action without overwhelming teachers. Whitney brings the lens of Hawai‘i, five generations rooted on island, and shows how honoring culture, economy, and environment makes science personal and...
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