Pohnpeian Traditional Feast House – Nahsen Pohnpei

Abstract

This short report gives information about a cultural context for teaching grade 4 mathematics concepts in measurement. The lesson is based on information from knowledgable elders and the everyday experiences of Pohnpeians. The associated lesson resource is on the MACIMISE website: https://macimise.prel.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Measuring-and-Modeling-the-Nahs-traditional-feast-house-in-Pohnpei.-Grade-4.-Liwy.pdf