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Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ “The Rainbow Fish — Gifts | Bring to the World” NDNAEU 1: Sacred Relatives | How We Relate to Everything Native people practice a deep interconnectedness with the land, the resources, the water, all living things and all human beings. Land stewardship, respect for all 2 legged, 4 legged, winged, crawlers and swimmers and a strong belief in the sacredness of all human beings are key elements of our spirituality. NDNAEU 2: Learning & Storytelling | How We Promote & Sustain Our Cultures, Languages & Traditions Traditional teaching and the passing on of knowledge and wisdom was done through storytelling, song, ceremony and daily way of life, often incorporating specific gender and age specific responsibilities. These continue to be some of the best modes for learning for both Native and non- Native learners. NDNAEU 7: Native Identity | Who We Are Individual and communal identity is defined and supported by shared Native languages, kinship systems, Tiospaye, Clan structures, traditional teachings, values, sacred laws and ceremonies. A continuum of tribal identity, unique to each individual, ranges from assimilated to traditional lifestyle. There is no “generic American Indian”. Compelling Question What are the unique gifts | bring to the world? Reading Standards for Literature Standards and RL. 1-7 Grades K-3 Practices Writing Standards W.2 Grades K-3 Staging the Question What are things about me that make me unique or special? How might my special gifts help others? Why is it important to notice the gifts in others? Supporting Question 1 Supporting Question 2 What is special about me? How do others help me know what my gifts are? Formative Performance Task Formative Performance Task Read the story, The Rainbow Fish together in class using either the book or the link below to watch it. Have students create a picture with the Rainbow Fish and write a special gift they have on his shiny scale. After having shared The Rainbow Fish story together, talk about the importance of the Octopus in the story. How did he help Rainbow Fish understand his own gift and the importance of sharing it in the world? Have students identify the person in their own lives who helps them. Write a thank you to that person and share it with them. Featured Sources Featured Sources WoLakota Staff Developed Lesson “The Rainbow Fish” http://www.wolakotaproject.org/rainbow-fish-gifts- interconnectedness/ The Rainbow Fish read by Ernest Borgnine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbKr-k1PTvA Amazon.com Star Boy by Paul Goble Summative Performance Task Taking Informed Action / Real World Application Supported Claim (written/spoken) or Demonstration of Process (project- based) Have a circle discussion about the unique gifts we each bring to the world. Ask students to share what they think would happen if people kept their gifts a secret. Extension Write a thank you to individuals in the school who share their gifts to help others. For example: the bus driver, the cooks, the custodians, etc. Take time to write a thank you note in class when individuals have shared a unique gift or talent.