Defining an Individual

What does it mean to be human? “Defining an Individual” | OSEU 2: Identity & Resiliency Compelling Question What makes me, me? Standards and Practices SD 8.RL.3: Analyze how particular lines of dialogue or incidents in a story or drama propel the action, reveal aspects of character, or provoke a decision. OSEU2.2: Describe the impact of Euro-American ideals, values, rights, philosophy, and beliefs upon Oceti Sakowin people as tribal, state, and US citizens. Staging the Question Identity – those characteristics that make a person unique, while remaining alike others. What determines a person’s identity? (Talk about basic human characteristics; what do we have in common with other mammals, what is different?) Supporting Question 1 Supporting Question 2 Supporting Question 3 What is blood quantum? How are Native Americans identified by it? How is blood quantum similar to the main character’s situation in House of the Scorpion? If differences are important to identity, how does one show respect to those differences? How much of a person’s identity can be traced to their genetic makeup, and how much can be traced to their environment? Formative Performance Task Formative Performance Task Formative Performance Task Define search terms. Discuss and demonstrate “doing research.” Research blood quantum. What motivates you in the choices you make? Discussion of how authors reveal their characters’ motives. Analyze the characters’ motives in House of the Scorpion. Watch videos on nature versus nurture. Discuss nature versus nurture. Featured Sources Featured Sources Featured Sources OSEU2: “Interview with Stephanie Charging Eagle” (http://www.wolakotaproject.org/ oseu-two/oseu-two-interview- Book: House of the Scorpion OSEU2: “Lowell Amiotte - We’re Not All the Same” (http://www.wolakotaproject.org/oseu-two- with-stephanie-charging-eagle/) lowell-amiotte-were-not-all-the-same/) Nature vs. Nurture Debate: History and Examples (https://study.com/academy/lesson/nature-vs- nurture-debate-history-examples.html) Gender Differences: The Nature Versus Nurture Debate (https://study.com/academy/lesson/gender- differences-the-nature-versus-nurture- debate.html) PBS: “Our Genes, Our Choices” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWk5vMB 5aXk) Summative Performance Task Argument Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of using blood quantum to identify tribal membership? Extension What is your position on blood quantum? What advantages and disadvantages does it hold for tribal members? Taking Informed Action Choose a position on the question above and write a letter to one of South Dakota’s Congressional Leaders supporting your position. What does it mean to be human? “Destination Ahead!” | OSEU 2: Identity & Resiliency Compelling Question Where do I go from here? Standards and Practices Staging the Question Supporting Question 1 Supporting Question 2 Supporting Question 3 Formative Performance Task Formative Performance Task Formative Performance Task Discuss: In what ways do your experiences connect to those of the main character? Featured Sources Featured Sources Featured Sources “House of the Scorpion” Summative Performance Task Argument Extension Taking Informed Action Interview an elder or relative and