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Lesson plan · North Dakota · NDNAEU 6

Themes: Kinship & family, Education & learning, Values & generosity, Culture & continuity, Arts & expression, Community & responsibility

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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 it with accurate information. Content Possibilities • Daily hygiene habits • Eating habits • Sleep habits • Physical activity • Relationships • Risk behavior consequences • Mindfulness • Coping skills • Social media 8.8.3 Work cooperatively to advocate for healthy individuals, families, and schools. R.O.A.R – Respect, Accepting Others, On Time, Responsibility Staging the Question What are some examples of previous generations of Native American contributions? Supporting Question 1 Supporting Question 2 Supporting Question 3 What are some examples of Native contributions to farming? What are some examples of Native contributions to medicine? What are some examples of Native contributions to music and art? Formative Performance Task Formative Performance Task Formative Performance Task Venn Diagram comparing Farming Contributions See larger version below (unable to copy & paste diagram) Venn Diagram comparing Medicine contributions See larger version below  (unable to copy & paste diagram) Venn Diagram comparing Music & Art Contributions See larger version below (unable to copy & paste diagram) Featured Sources Featured Sources Featured Sources Show video on Native Contributions: https://teachingsofourelders.org/esse ntial-understanding-6-debbe-poitra/ Dreamkeeper movie: https://youtu.be/JVR3wqRWrGw https://youtu.be/VQVvyfXLrPI Dreamkeeper movie: https://youtu.be/JVR3wqRWrGw https://youtu.be/VQVvyfXLrPI SUMMATIVE PERFORMANCE TASK: Supported Claim (written/spoken) or Demonstration of Process (project-based) Orally share with a small group what discoveries they made. SUMMATIVE PERFORMANCE TASK: Extension Share with other classrooms. Taking Informed Action / Real World Application Make available for other schools (elementary) to view

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