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The Real Thanksgiving

By Scott SimpsonJanuary 28, 2021

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ The Real Thanksgiving NDNAEU 2 “Learning & Storytelling”, NDNAEU 3 “Sharing & Generosity”, NDNAEU 6 “Native Contributions”, NDNAEU 7 “Native Identity” Compelling Question Why is it important to get the real story of Thanksgiving? Standards and Practices H.3_5.1 Compare and contrast multiple perspectivesduring the same time, event, or historical period.H.3_5.2…

What Makes a Good Human Being?

By Scott SimpsonOctober 21, 2020

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ What Makes a Good Human Being? An Exploration of Indigenous and Personal Virtues NDNAEU 1 “Sacred Relatives”, NDNAEU 2 “Learning & Storytelling”, NDNAEU 7 “Native Identity” Compelling Question What experiences have I had, on my own or with my family or community, that have helped to shape my/our values? Standards…

What Will Get Us Through Covid 19?

By Scott SimpsonAugust 17, 2020

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ What Will Get Us Through Covid 19? NDNAEU 1 “Sacred Relatives”, NDNAEU 3 “Sharing & Generosity”, NDNAEU 4 “Sense of Humor”, NDNAEU 7 “Native Identity” Compelling Question How will the world be a better place after COVID 19? Standards and Practices PSY.6_12.1-3.D3.2 Describe symptoms and causes of major categories of…

Regalia versus Costumes

By Scott SimpsonAugust 17, 2020

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ Regalia versus Costumes NDNAEU 2 “Learning & Storytelling”, NDNAEU 3 “Sharing & Generosity”, NDNAEU 5 “Tribal Policies, Treaties and Sovereignty”, NDNAEU 7 “Native Identity” Compelling Question What is unintentional racism? Standards and Practices PSY.6_12.1-3.D8.3 Explain the nature and effects of stereotyping, prejudice, discrimination, and racism.Cultures Standard 2.2.3 Analyze tangible products…

Coming of Age Celebrations

By Scott SimpsonAugust 17, 2020

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ Coming of Age Celebrations NDNAEU 1 “Sacred Relatives”, NDNAEU 2 “Learning & Storytelling”, NDNAEU 5 “Tribal Policies, Treaties and Sovereignty” Compelling Question What are some of the names of the coming of age ceremonies in three cultures. How are they similar and different? Standards and Practices SOC.6_12.1 Utilize critical thinking…

Historical Trauma

By Scott SimpsonAugust 17, 2020

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ Historical Trauma NDNAEU 5 “Tribal Policies, Treaties and Sovereignty”, NDNAEU 7 “Native Identity” Compelling Question How does historical trauma impact people today? Standards and Practices ND.6_12.4.4 Analyze the effect of government policy, both historical and modern, toward Native American groups in North Dakota.PSY.6_12.1-3.D8.3 Explain the nature and effects of stereotyping,…

13 Moons of the Native Calendar

By Scott SimpsonAugust 17, 2020

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ 13 Moons of the Native Calendar NDNAEU 1 “Sacred Relatives”, NDNAEU 2 “Learning & Storytelling”, NDNAEU 3 “Sharing & Generosity”, NDNAEU 4 “Sense of Humor”, NDNAEU 6 “Native Contributions”, NDNAEU 7 “Native Identity” Compelling Question Why are calendars so important to the world? Standards and Practices ND.6_12.4.1 Identify the Native…

All About Smudging

By Sharla SteeverAugust 5, 2020

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ All About Smudging NDNAEU 1 “Sacred Relatives”, NDNAEU 2 “Learning & Storytelling”, NDNAEU 3 “Sharing & Generosity”, NDNAEU 6 “Native Contributions”, NDNAEU 7 “Native Identity” Compelling Question Why do Native Americans Smudge? Standards and Practices SOC.6_12.1-2.D2.1 Define and provide examples of culture. SOC.6_12.1-2.D2.2 Explain therelationship between culture and society.SOC.6_12.1 Utilize…

Winter Counts

By Sharla SteeverAugust 5, 2020

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ Winter Counts NDNAEU 2 “Learning & Storytelling”, NDNAEU 7 “Native Identity” Compelling Question What can we learn by looking at a picture?  Standards and Practices US.6_12.1 Analyze primary and secondary sources withattention to reliability, impact, and purpose.US.6_12.2 Examine the impact of multiple perspectives onsocial, political, and cultural development.US.6_12.3 Explain the…

What is a Pipe Carrier?

By Scott SimpsonAugust 5, 2020

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ What is a Pipe Carrier? NDNAEU 2 “Learning & Storytelling”, NDNAEU 3 “Sharing & Generosity”, NDNAEU 6 “Native Contributions”, NDNAEU 7 “Native Identity” Compelling Question Why do stereotypes and misconceptions happen to cultures around the world? Standards and Practices ND.6_12.4.1 Identify the Native American groups in North Dakota before European…

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