A Lesson on Diabetes

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ “A Lesson on Diabetes” NDNAEU 6 “Native Contributions”, NDNAEU 7 “Native Identity” Compelling Question Why is the diabetes rate so high among Native Americans, and what is the cause for this problem? Standards and Practices Health Standards6.2.3 Identify the causes and prevention of common diseases and other health problems (e.g.,…

Library & Technology

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ “Library and Technology” NDNAEU 7 “Native Identity” Compelling Question What are distinct differences between the many Native American tribes within the country? Standards and Practices 9-12.IAI.6 Evaluate information found within selected resources on the basis of accuracy, currency, reasonableness, appropriateness, credibility, detail, support, and bias within different social and cultural…

Who Am I?

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ Who Am I? NDNAEU 2 “Learning & Storytelling”, NDNAEU 7 “Native Identity” Compelling Question Where did I come from? Who came before me? Who helps me go further? Standards and Practices Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event…

Middle School Lesson Plans

Middle School Middle School Culture Middle School Career & Technical Ed. Middle School Fine & Performing Arts Middle School Language Arts Middle School Library Technology Middle School PE and Health Middle School Science Middle School Social Studies

Osage Orange Tree

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ Osage Orange Tree NDNAEU 3 “Sharing & Generosity” Compelling Question After reading “The Osage Orange Tree” by William Stafford, can we appreciate the significance that generosity and caring play within a community? Standards and Practices Key Ideas and Details 6 RL.2 Determine a theme or central idea of a text…

American Literature & Native Humor

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ American Literature & Native Humor NDNAEU 2 “Learning & Storytelling”, NDNAEU 4 “Sense of Humor” Compelling Question American Indian tribes use humor to teach a lesson about life and how does that relate to American literature? Standards and Practices Craft and Structure RL.6 Explain how an author develops the point…

One Bull: A Man of Good Understanding

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ “One Bull: A Man of Good Understanding” NDNAEU 6 “Native Contributions”, NDNAEU 7 “Native Identity” Compelling Question Why are the Native American Virtues and qualities important in the development of their young? Standards and Practices PracticesCULTURE8.6.1 Explain ways technology contributes to the spread of ideas, values, and behavioral patterns between…