1. What do you consider to be science? Meaning, how do you know if something is scientific when you see it, read it, participate in it, experience it, etc.? 2. What do you think brought about the development of the current scientific method (here is the method if you aren't sure of the "steps" Meaning, why do you think humans began to engage in this process? Do you think this happened before it was specifically defined as the scientific process?

3. What are the strengths in holding the view of science that Dr. Kimmerer's adviser took? What are the weaknesses in holding this view? Explain your reasoning for these choices. 4. In this piece, Dr. Kimmerer discusses the concept of Indigenous knowledge. Based on what is described and/or on your own experience, please summarize what you believe Indigenous knowledge is, and why it may be important to consider it. 5. Do you think that Indigenous species (humans, animals, plants, etc.) may have used some sort of scientific method in their own way? Describe why or why not. 6. Describe an instance of where you think we could make improvements in our country and/or the world by using both the scientific view that Dr. Kimmerer's adviser held and Indigenous knowledge together. 7. Why is it important to consider multiple types of data/views when asking and answering questions? Relate this back to the topics discussed in Dr. Kimmerer's piece when explaining, please.

8. After reading the piece written by Dr. Kimmerer, would you change your answer to (1) at all? Why or why not? 9. After reading the piece written by Dr. Kimmerer, would you change your answer to (2) at all? Why or why not? 10. Do you think that holding a strict, specific standard of what "science" is, in the same way that Dr. Kimmerer's adviser did, could squander curiosity and possibly steer one away from their upbringing and cultural experience? 11. Consider the piece written by Dr. Kimmerer. Please share something new that you learned, something that inspired you, and/or something that you found interesting about the piece. You are welcome to share any additional thoughts you had about the piece by Dr. Kimmerer as well!