European Influence

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ “European Influence” | OSEU 2: Identity & Resiliency Compelling Question In your opinion, have European cultural influences on South Dakota communities been positive or negative? Standards and Practices 4.H.2.4 – Describe influences of European cultures on South Dakota communities. Staging the Question Discuss how opinions vary from person to person based on their own knowledge and experiences, and how this would impact families as generations come and go. Supporting Question 1 Supporting Question 2 How have American societal expectations created challenges for the Oceti Sakowin ways of life? How would/did you feel trying to live in two different worlds? Formative Performance Task Formative Performance Task Watch “Jesse Taken Alive – Succeeding in Both Worlds,” then write a paragraph response to question #3 under “Learn ABOUT.” Imagine or think back on a time when you felt like you are trying to succeed in two different worlds. Draw a picture that displays you and how you felt during that time. Write a few sentences describing your drawing. Featured Sources Featured Sources http://www.wolakotaproject.org/oseu-two-jesse-taken- alive-succeeding-in-both-worlds/ http://www.wolakotaproject.org/oseu-two-jesse-taken- alive-succeeding-in-both-worlds/ Summative Performance Task Argument Construct a written argument that addresses the compelling question using specific claims and relevant evidence from historical sources while acknowledging competing views. Extension Taking Informed Action Understand – Identify one way European culture has impacted South Dakota communities and conduct some research. Assess – Examine the pros and cons to this impact on South Dakota communities. Act – Imagine you are an immigrant, decide whether or not you think this impact has been positive or negative, and write a letter home to your parents describing your feelings on this impact.