Makah CASE

First Site Visit at Neah Bay High School

December 3, 2024

Blog post written by Julia Grossman

Here are some photos from the first Makah CASE site visit to Neah Bay High School (NBHS) from December 2-4! NBHS is on the Olympic Peninsula in the Makah Nation. My team and I taught a lesson about earthquakes and seismometers to three high school science classes. We also got to know the students and teachers, participated in a Makah language class (we did really well on the Quizlet games!) and were given a private tour of the Makah Cultural and Research Center Museum by Elder Mare. Excited to go back and teach for a week in the spring!

Some phrases we learned:

ʔuquqɫas _______ (pronounced: oh-cook-shass) = My name is _______

ʔux̌u·ʔaƛa·ksa (pronounced: ooh-xhooo-chahk-sah) = Hello all

ʔiyax̌c̓iƛs _______ (ee-ach-tse-ehks) = I am from _______

The Makah CASE team in front of the Neah Bay High School.
The Makah CASE team taught a lesson on earthquakes and seismometers to a 9th grade science class.
CASE leaders Miranda and Lydia at their booth to talk to high schoolers about college and the University of Washington.
CASE leaders Abby, Lydia, and Miranda participate in a Makah language class.
Answer: ‘Who is that?’
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