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Changing Cultures

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Lesson plan · North Dakota

Themes: Identity & belonging, Education & learning, Culture & continuity, Racism & representation, Economy & livelihoods, Self-determination & leadership

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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. US.6_12.4 Compare how historical elements change over time. WH.6_12.3 Analyze the effects of different political systems on people. WH.6_12.4 Analyze the influence of social, cultural, and economic developments on individuals. WH.6_12.3 Analyze the effects of different political systems on people. WH.6_12.4 Analyze the influence of social, cultural, and economic developments on individuals. ND.6_12.2 Explain the development and functions of North Dakota’s state and local governments, tribal governments and the role of citizens. ND.6_12.3 Evaluate the major industries and economic activities in North Dakota. ND.6_12.4 Analyze the historical & current events & their impact on the development ND. SOC.6_12.1 Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills to develop an understanding of different perspectives of sociology. SOC.6_12.1-2.D3.1 Describe the process of socialization. SOC.6_12.1-2.D3.2 Explain the process of the social construction of the self. SOC.6_12.1-2.D3.3 Explain the social construction of groups and their role in society. SOC.6_12.1-2.D4.1 Explain common patterns of social inequality and the impact on groups. SOC.6_12.1-2.D4.2 Explain how racism, sexism, and ageism have evolved over time. Staging the Question How do languages, relationships, religions, decisions to “fit in” or “to retain the old way” impact interactions between people? Who has the final say? Supporting Question 1 What changes have come about in our society over the last 10 years? 25 years? 50 years? 100 years? Formative Performance Task Students will: • Watch video, The Dirty Thirties • As a class, prepare a list of questions for Interviews of older adults in their lives, discussing changes they have seen including their schooling • Conduct an interview with an older adult in their lives Featured Sources https://teachingsofourelders.org/ndnaeu-6-7-dirty-thirties-mary-bateman/ SUMMATIVE PERFORMANCE TASK: Supported Claim (written/spoken) or Demonstration of Process (project-based) Summarize your interviews with an older adult. Produce a minimum of two paragraphs (eight sentences) that describe some of the changes. Reflect and write one more paragraph describing changes you did not expect. SUMMATIVE PERFORMANCE TASK: Extension What things have not changed in the lifetime of your interviewer?  Why? Taking Informed Action / Real World Application Give copy of finished paper to person that was interviewed.

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