Stellar scintillation
TLF ID A003761
This resource explores a concept belonging to the Meriam (Mer) people of the Torres Strait who have long understood the importance of stellar scintillation to their lives. and the ways it can prove useful in understanding our environment. This activity involves watching a video of an elder playing a Meriam star song and learning about the scientific information it describes. It will help students learn how scientific information is developed in situ from the local environment and ecology.