Using Media Arts to Tell a Cultural Story Through Laughter

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ Using Media Arts to Tell a Cultural Story Through Laughter NDNAEU 2 “Learning & Storytelling”, NDNAEU 4 “Sense of Humor”, NDNAEU 7 “Native Identity” Compelling Question How do we create laughter in the classroom using media arts? Standards and Practices MA:Cn11.2a. Discuss how media artworks and ideas relate to everyday…

Copper Thunderbird, Indigenous Artist

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ Copper Thunderbird, Indigenous Artist NDNAEU 6 “Native Contributions” Compelling Question What cultural challenges did Copper Thunderbird (Norval Morrisseau) face during his lifetime in fulfilling his creative spirit?   Standards and Practices VA:Re7.HS3.aInvestigate how responses to art develop over time based on knowledge of and experience with art and life.VA:Cr1.HS1.aUse multiple approaches…

Dancing with Mother Earth (Aki) (Onci Maka) for Circle Learning.

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ Dancing with Mother Earth (Aki) (Onci Maka) for Circle Learning.  NDNAEU 1 “Sacred Relatives”, NDNAEU 2 “Learning & Storytelling”, NDNAEU 7 “Native Identity” Compelling Question What relationship do we have with nature? How does one form bonds with nature to develop a relationship in everyday life? Standards and Practices S1.M1.8*…

Lessons from the Drum

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ Lessons from the Drum NDNAEU 1 “Sacred Relatives”, NDNAEU 2 “Learning & Storytelling”, NDNAEU 3 “Sharing & Generosity”, NDNAEU 6 “Native Contributions”, NDNAEU 7 “Native Identity” Compelling Question What impacts does music have on culture? Standards and Practices Music Anchor Standard 1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work Enduring…

Northern Lights in Mixed Media

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ Northern Lights in Mixed Media NDNAEU 2 “Learning & Storytelling” Compelling Question Have you ever seen the northern lights (aurora borealis) in the night sky? How would you describe them? Standards and Practices ND Visual Arts StandardsVA:Cr1.3 Elaborate on an imaginative idea using resources, tools, and technologies to investigate personal…

Heritage and the Arts

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ Heritage and the Arts NDNAEU 1 “Sacred Relatives”, NDNAEU 2 “Learning & Storytelling”, NDNAEU 3 “Sharing & Generosity”, NDNAEU 6 “Native Contributions”, NDNAEU 7 “Native Identity” Compelling Question Does your family have artwork or designs that are directly influenced by your heritage? Do you believe they are affected by regional…