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My Family and My Identity

By Sharla SteeverJuly 29, 2020

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ My Family and My Identity NDNAEU 7 “Native Identity” Compelling Question What is your identity? Standards and Practices ND.6_12.4.6 Use various primary and secondaryresources to acquire, analyze, and evaluateinformation.SOC.6_12.1-2.D2.2 Explain the relationship betweenculture and society Staging the Question How does my family shape my identity? Supporting Question 1  Supporting Question…

Lewis and Clark

By Sharla SteeverJuly 29, 2020

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ Lewis and Clark NDNAEU 5 “Tribal Policies, Treaties and Sovereignty” Compelling Question Make a list of villains from world history (i.e. Adolf Hitler). Make a list of heroes from world history (i.g. Martin Luther King). Next, identify the contributions of Lewis and Clark. Finally, how should Lewis and Clark be…

Learning From Each Other

By Sharla SteeverJuly 29, 2020

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ Learning From Each Other NDNAEU 3 “Sharing & Generosity”, NDNAEU 6 “Native Contributions”, NDNAEU 7 “Native Identity” Compelling Question What are the benefits of learning about others different from you? Standards and Practices ND.6_12.3.2 Identify the current economic activitiesin the state of North Dakota and evaluate theirpositive and negative impact.G.6_12.3.4…

US Military – Past, Present and Future

By Sharla SteeverJuly 29, 2020

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ How has the Native American population impacted the United States military from the past to the present and for future generations? NDNAEU 6 “Native Contributions” Compelling Question How has the Native American population impacted the United States military from the past to the present and for future generations? Standards and…

Hidatsa Clans System

By Sharla SteeverJuly 29, 2020

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ Hidatsa Clans System NDNAEU 1 “Sacred Relatives”, NDNAEU 2 “Learning & Storytelling”, NDNAEU 7 “Native Identity” Compelling Question What clan do you belong to?  Standards and Practices Language and Culture Standard 4.2.6 Recognize and compare how religious beliefs and practices influence the home and target cultures (i.e., celebrations, saints, food,…

Geographical Regions

By Sharla SteeverJuly 29, 2020

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ Geographical Regions 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 Did the distinct difference in geographical regions across North Dakota influence traditions of food, living and shelter among Native American tribes?…

Connecting Cultures

By Sharla SteeverJuly 29, 2020

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ Connecting Cultures NDNAEU 1 “Sacred Relatives”, NDNAEU 6 “Native Contributions” Compelling Question Why is it important to understand different cultures? Standards and Practices G.6_12.3.1 Describe the differences and similarities among cultures around the world. Staging the Question How can different cultures be connected? Supporting Question 1  Supporting Question 2  Supporting…

Changing Cultures

By Sharla SteeverJuly 29, 2020

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ Changing Cultures NDNAEU 7 “Native Identity” Compelling Question How has culture changed? Standards and Practices G.6_12.3.3 Interpret how culture and experienceinfluence people’s perception of places and regionsG.6_12.3.4 Identify factors that contribute to conflictand cooperation between cultural groups frommultiple perspectives. Staging the Question What cultural changes can we see throughout generations? …

All About Smudging

By Sharla SteeverJuly 28, 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 the relationship between culture and society.SOC.6_12.1…

Treaties

By Sharla SteeverJuly 28, 2020

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ “Treaties” NDNAEU 5 “Tribal Policies, Treaties and Sovereignty” Compelling Question How do treaties affect us today? Standards and Practices United States History: US.6_12.1  Analyze primary and secondary sources with attention to reliability, impact, and purposeCivics and Government: C.6_12.2.4  Explain the relationship among federal, state, tribal, and local governmental powers.North Dakota…

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