The Sun Through NASA and Navajo Ways of Knowing Poster Series
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Poster | Grades 6-12+ | This three-poster series teaches foundational heliophysics: from solar cycles to space weather, integrated with traditional Navajo ways of knowing. Featuring "Our Sun in the Universe," "Our Sun and Earth" and "Sun, Earth, and Life Relationships" this collection explores complex space science concepts like electromagnetic fields, atmospheric shielding, and solar radiation. It connects modern satellite data and astronomical observations with Diné cultural wisdom to provide a holistic view of the Sun-Earth system. The post The Sun Through NASA and Navajo Ways of Knowing Poster Series appeared first on NASA Science .
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This classroom collection includes an educator guide that explores complex space science concepts and astronomical observations with Navajo / Diné wisdom and observations to provide a holistic view of the Sun-Earth system.
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Citations : NASA Heliophysics Education Activation Team (NASA HEAT), part of NASA’s Science Activation portfolio, NNH21ZDA001N-SCIACT, Hunt Estevez, C., Ng, C., Kirk, M., Milotte, C., Alegbeleye, L.A.; Thunderbird Collaborations LLC, Maryboy N., Begay, D.; Oregon State University, Fischer, H., Storksdiek, M., Sellers, V.; The Sun Through NASA and Navajo Ways of Knowing Poster Series (2026)
Printable File – Ways of Knowing: All Heliophysics Posters (Front) Sep 21, 2026
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Printable File – Ways of Knowing: All Heliophysics Posters (Back) Sep 21, 2026
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