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What do we call Native Americans?

By Scott SimpsonAugust 5, 2020

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ What do we call Native Americans? NDNAEU 5 “Tribal Policies, Treaties and Sovereignty”, NDNAEU 6 “Native Contributions”, NDNAEU 7 “Native Identity” Compelling Question Why is it respectful to know the proper names of cultures and people? Standards and Practices ND.6_12.4.1 Identify the Native American groups in North Dakota before European…

The Clan System of the Ojibwe People

By Scott SimpsonAugust 5, 2020

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ The Clan System of the Ojibwe People NDNAEU 1 “Sacred Relatives”, NDNAEU 2 “Learning & Storytelling”, NDNAEU 3 “Sharing & Generosity”, NDNAEU 4 “Sense of Humor”, NDNAEU 5 “Tribal Policies, Treaties and Sovereignty”, NDNAEU 7 “Native Identity” Compelling Question How do people organize and manage their families, communities and lifestyles?…

Sports Mascots Depicting Native Americans

By Scott SimpsonAugust 5, 2020

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ Sports Mascots Depicting Native Americans NDNAEU 1 “Sacred Relatives”, NDNAEU 2 “Learning & Storytelling”, NDNAEU 3 “Sharing & Generosity”, NDNAEU 5 “Tribal Policies, Treaties and Sovereignty”, NDNAEU 7 “Native Identity” Compelling Question What is racism? Standards and Practices Cultures Standard 2.2.6 Analyze the cultural significance of objects, images, and symbols…

Pictographs and Petroglyphs

By Scott SimpsonAugust 5, 2020

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ Pictographs and Petroglyphs NDNAEU 1 “Sacred Relatives”, NDNAEU 2 “Learning & Storytelling”, NDNAEU 7 “Native Identity” Compelling Question How do different cultures around the world  leave messages behind for others to figure out? Standards and Practices G.K_2.2 Describe how the physical environment affects people and how people affect the physical…

Manhood and Womanhood

By Scott SimpsonAugust 5, 2020

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ Manhood and Womanhood NDNAEU 1 “Sacred Relatives”, NDNAEU 2 “Learning & Storytelling”, NDNAEU 7 “Native Identity” Compelling Question How can including traditional manhood and womanhood wisdom help children/youth understand their sacred identity?  Standards and Practices 9–12.5.1 Analyze the Earth’s human systems9-12.5.2 Interpret the relationships between physical environments and society (environment…

Indigenous Peoples Day vs Columbus Day

By Scott SimpsonAugust 5, 2020

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ Indigenous Peoples Day vs Columbus Day NDNAEU 1 “Sacred Relatives”, NDNAEU 5 “Tribal Policies, Treaties and Sovereignty”, NDNAEU 6 “Native Contributions”, NDNAEU 7 “Native Identity” Compelling Question What constitutes a national holiday? Standards and Practices H.K_2.2 Describe national holidays or days of observance in the United States and explain the…

Identity Shields

By Scott SimpsonAugust 5, 2020

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ Identity Shields NDNAEU 7 “Native Identity” Compelling Question How do people around the world represent their culture through art? Standards and Practices SOC.6_12.1 Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills to develop an understanding of different perspectives of sociology. SOC.6_12.1-2.D2.1 Define and provide examples of culture. VA:Pr6.3 a. Explain how and…

Hunting and Gathering

By Scott SimpsonAugust 5, 2020

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ Hunting and Gathering NDNAEU 1 “Sacred Relatives”, NDNAEU 2 “Learning & Storytelling”, NDNAEU 3 “Sharing & Generosity”, NDNAEU 5 “Tribal Policies, Treaties and Sovereignty”, NDNAEU 6 “Native Contributions”, NDNAEU 7 “Native Identity” Compelling Question What primary skills led to the survival of all mankind? Standards and Practices G.6_12.3.1 Describe the…

Housing Structures of the Native People of North Dakota

By Scott SimpsonAugust 5, 2020

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ Housing Structures of the Native People of North Dakota NDNAEU 1 “Sacred Relatives”, NDNAEU 2 “Learning & Storytelling”, NDNAEU 3 “Sharing & Generosity”, NDNAEU 6 “Native Contributions”, NDNAEU 7 “Native Identity” Compelling Question What does a house have to do with the culture of a people? Standards and Practices Foreign…

Family Tree and Native Americans

By Scott SimpsonAugust 5, 2020

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ Family Tree and Native Americans NDNAEU 1 “Sacred Relatives”, NDNAEU 2 “Learning & Storytelling”, NDNAEU 3 “Sharing & Generosity”, NDNAEU 7 “Native Identity” Compelling Question Where did you come from? Standards and Practices G.6_12.3.1 Describe the differences and similarities among cultures around the world. G.6_12.3.4 Identify factors that contribute to…

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