Innovative Technology in Science Inquiry for Yup’ik Students

Most residents of Hooper Bay, Alaska, are of Central Yup’ik Eskimo descent. The Alaska Native Village of Hooper Bay is the federally recognized tribal government for the traditional Yup’ik village of Naparyaarmiut. The Hooper Bay Charter School’s instructional design incorporates multidisciplinary instruction; multi-age grouping of students; emphasis on STEM, discovery, and investigation; facilitation of growth mindset and increasing self-regulation; an expectation of Elder, parent, and community involvement; engagement with scientists and researchers working in the region; and use of the Yuuyaraq curriculum created by Calista Education and Culture, Inc. as a foundation for all actions and choices. The following activities—created for students in Hooper Bay—are available to you wherever you live.