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The Meaning of Sovereignty

By Sharla SteeverJuly 28, 2020

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ “The Meaning of Sovereignty” NDNAEU 5 “Tribal Policies, Treaties and Sovereignty” Compelling Question What is the relationship between federal, state, and tribal governments? Standards and Practices C.6_12.2.4 Explain the relationship among federal,state, tribal, and local governmental powers.C.6_12.2.5 Explain the purposes, organization,powers, and processes of tribal and localgovernments.US.6_12.1-6.E2.4 Explain the changing…

Native American Names on Maps

By Sharla SteeverJuly 28, 2020

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ “Native American Names on Maps” NDNAEU 6 “Native Contributions”, NDNAEU 7 “Native Identity” Compelling Question What names on the US Map (Physical and Political) are words from a Native American tribe? Standards and Practices WHST.2 Write informative/explanatory texts, including thenarration of historical events, scientific procedures/experiments, or technical processes.a. Introduce a…

Native American Loss of Independence

By Sharla SteeverJuly 28, 2020

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ “Native American Loss of Independence” NDNAEU 5 “Tribal Policies, Treaties and Sovereignty” Compelling Question How did the construction of Fort Mandan mark the beginning of the end of Native American independence on the northern plains? Standards and Practices Social StudiesND.6_12.4 Analyze the historical and current events and theirimpact on the…

Native American Contributions

By Sharla SteeverJuly 28, 2020

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ “Native American Contributions” NDNAEU 6 “Native Contributions” Compelling Question What do I know about contributions from people from my own generation’s culture or background? Standards and Practices US.6_12.5 Analyze the significant contributions of people,policy, and the influence on an era.8.8.1 Construct a health enhancing position on a topic and support…

Learning With Humor

By Sharla SteeverJuly 28, 2020

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ “Learning With Humor” NDNAEU 2 “Learning & Storytelling”, NDNAEU 4 “Sense of Humor”, NDNAEU 7 “Native Identity” Compelling Question What place does humor have in education and learning? Standards and Practices G.6_12.3.1 Describe the differences and similaritiesamong cultures around the world.G.6_12.4.1 Explain and use a variety of geographictools to study…

Learning From Each Other

By Sharla SteeverJuly 28, 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 benefits of learning about others? Standards and Practices C.6_12.4.1 Explain how citizens can influence government.C.6_12.4.4 Identify bias and evaluate its role in media sources.E.6_12.2.1 Describe the difference between a…

Geography & Interconnectedness

By Sharla SteeverJuly 28, 2020

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ “Geography & Interconnectedness” NDNAEU 1 “Sacred Relatives”, NDNAEU 7 “Native Identity” Compelling Question How does our interconnectedness to the land and our understanding of geography help us understand the world around us? Standards and Practices Geography G.K_2.1  Construct maps, graphs, and other representations that contain symbols, labels, and legends.Geography G.K_2.2 …

Changing Cultures

By Sharla SteeverJuly 28, 2020

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ “Changing Cultures” NDNAEU 7 “Native Identity” Compelling Question How have cultures changed? Standards and Practices US.6_12.2 Examine the impact of multiple perspectives on social, political, and cultural development.US.6_12.6 Connect the past to the present using current events.US.6_12.3 Explain the relationship of events focusing on the link(s) between cause and effect.…

Celebration Songs

By Sharla SteeverJuly 28, 2020

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ “Celebration Songs” NDNAEU 2 “Learning & Storytelling”, NDNAEU 7 “Native Identity” Compelling Question What purpose/role do songs play in celebrations? Standards and Practices G.6_12.3.1 Describe the differences and similaritiesamong cultures around the world.SOC.6_12.1-2.D2.2 Explain the relationship betweenculture and society.WH.6_12.1-6.E2.3 Explain the emergence of culturalinteraction between Europe and other civilizations. Staging…

Boarding Schools

By Scott SimpsonJuly 16, 2020

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ “Boarding Schools” NDNAEU 5 “Tribal Policies, Treaties and Sovereignty”, NDNAEU 6 “Native Contributions”, NDNAEU 7 “Native Identity” Compelling Question How did the goals of Native American boarding schools create a “true” melting pot. Standards and Practices Practices9-12.2.1 Analyze Federal policy and action regarding American Indians (e.g. Dawes Act, changes in…

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