The effect of the natural environment in education has not become part of modern systems oflearning but is highly central in certain locales particularly in areas with no connection to the mainland. One of such is the lunar cycle commonly recognized as having significant effect on almost all areas and aspects of life including the…

Island communities have always looked to the ocean for sustenance, discovery and connection. Among the most wondrous of those skills is star navigation, a complex form of wayfinding that employs the stars. Incorporating this traditional knowledge into island-based geography classes gives students the chance to connect with their own heritage, learn about the geography of…

Presentation of underlying ideas and theories of robotics in remote education settings is quite difficult because of scarcity of learning tools and low standards of utilized technologies. Yet, water pumps remain easy to acquire and grant an excellent solution of instructing elementary ideas of robotics, namely mechanics, electronics, and programming within an engaging and hands-on method….

Rural local clay ovens which can be used in rural areas are a good method to teach heat transfer principles. These are great if the students come from rural areas especially in villages to enhance student learning about conduction convection and radiation two catering to their daily experiences. It further explains the reason why in…

Ritual fasting, as it is conducted, depends on cultural, religious or environmental conditions, engages a considerable number of remote populations. In these cultures people abstain from food not only as a spiritual exercise or because of medical necessity but as a social activity. Common consequences of fasting are weight loss or changes in metabolism rates,…