Archived OSEU-aligned Lesson
Part 2 Sacred lesson
Combined WoLakota archive · IDM lessons
OSEU 3OSEU 5Social studies
Grade level: Grade 4
Compelling question
What does it mean when something is sacred?
Standards & practices
4.H.1.1 Analyze the impact of significant historical events on the development
of cultures in South Dakota
4.H.1.2 Generate questions about multiple historical sources and their
relationships to particular historical events and developments
4.H.2.1 Explain the effects of conflicts and the establishment of reservations on
the American Indians culture
OSEU 3.2 The origin, thought and philosophy of the Oceti Sakowin continues
in the contemporary lifestyles of Tribal members. Tribal cultures, traditions and
languages are incorporated and are observed by many Tribal members both on
and off the reservations
OSEU 5.1 History told from the Oceti Sakowin perspective, through oral
tradition and written accounts, frequently conflicts with the stories mainstream
historians tell and becomes subjective information. Currently historical
perspective is being revisited to be more inclusive.
Staging the question
What are some of the sacred spaces within short stories, Lakota culture, and
personal culture?
How does gaining the knowledge of some of the 7 Sacred Sites of the Lakota
help us understand the racism that is prevalent in the Black Hills and
surrounding areas in the present time?
Supporting inquiries
What is does it mean for something
to be sacred?
entitled to veneration or religiou
s respect by association with divi
nity or divine things; holy.
• Ask the students to turn and
talk to their Partner A & B
about what they think
sacred means and a
verbal/pictorial example
that would illustrate sacred.
• Show video clips of scared
sites from a variety of
cultural backgrounds. (see
clips below)
https://youtu.be/0Io-3M3RUEQ
Awesome Sacred Sites Around the
World
https://youtu.be/A7wtG447YDc
12 Most Sacred Sites
https://video.nationalgeographic.c
om/video/travel-source/unesco-
world-heritage-sites/180411-mesa-
verde-national-park-cliff-
dwellings?source=relatedvideo
Supporting question 2
What are some of the sacred
spaces within Lakota short
stories, Lakota culture, and
personal culture? (day 1-4)
Formative performance task
Orally retell a story of one of the
sacred sites or other Lakota stories
using a picture representation.
Featured sources
hhtp://www.wolakotaproject.org/oc
eti-sakowin-essential-understanding-
one/oseu-one-interview-with-gladys-
hawk/ttps://youtu.be/5KMjJh9X9Sk
http://www.wolakotaproject.org/os
eu-five-lakota-history-lydia-
whirlwind-soldier/
http://www.wolakotaproject.org/os
eu-five/oseu-five-interview-with-
duane-hollow-horn-bear/
Lakota Story Text from the CAIRNS
class, “Traveling school: Lakota Lands
and Identities” with Dr. Craig Howe
_____________________________
http://www.wolakotaproject.org/os
eu-5-the-story-of-star-boy-with-
duane-hollow-horn-bear/
http://www.wolakotaproject.org/os
eu-5-origin-story-with-duane-hollow-
horn-bear/
Video clips from Lakota Star
Knowledge video by the Journey
Museum
-You can order the DVD Lakota Star
Knowledge at
http://www.nativecairns.org/CAIRN
S/DVDs.html or contact Indian
Education office at RCAS to borrow
the DVD, as well as many other
resources.
Lakota Story Text from the CAIRNS
class “Traveling school: Lakota Lands
and Identities” with Dr. Craig Howe
(specific lessons on each coming
soon…)
Supporting question 3
What are some of the sacred
spaces within Lakota short
stories, Lakota culture, and
personal culture? (day 1-4)
Formative performance task
Orally retell a story of one of the
sacred sites or other Lakota
stories using a picture
representation.
Featured sources
http://www.wolakotaproject.org/
oseu-five/oseu-five-interview-
with-jace-decory/
http://www.wolakotaproject.org/
oseu-five-interview-with-joseph-
marshall-iii/
Summative performance task · Argument
Are “magical” elements necessary for Sacred stories? Why or Why
not? Support your argument with text evidence.
Extension
How does gaining the knowledge of the 7 Sacred Sites of the Lakota
help us understand the current continued racism that is prevalent in
the Black Hills and surrounding areas?
Taking informed action
How can the knowledge of the Sacred Site and stories of the Lakota be used to help
you become an ambassador of peace in our community?
Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™
“Part 2 Sacred lesson” | OSEU 3: Culture & Language
“Part 2 Sacred lesson” | OSEU 5: Oral Tradition & Story
Elder sources included in this lesson
The Story of Star Boy
Duane Hollow Horn Bear
Read transcript & reflection questionsLakota History
Lydia Whirlwind Soldier
Read transcript & reflection questionsWhat Is Your Chapter Going to Say
Duane Hollow Horn Bear
Read transcript & reflection questionsOrigin Story
Duane Hollow Horn Bear
Read transcript & reflection questionsAppreciating Multiple Versions of Stories
Jace DeCory
Read transcript & reflection questionsWho Gets to Tell the Story?
Joseph Marshall III
Read transcript & reflection questionsAlso named in the source: Gladys Hawk. A specific video was not identified for these references.
Original text & supporting materials
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Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™
“Part 2 Sacred lesson” | OSEU 3: Culture & Language
“Part 2 Sacred lesson” | OSEU 5: Oral Tradition & Story
Compelling Question
What does it mean when something is sacred?
Standards and Practices
4.H.1.1 Analyze the impact of significant historical events on the development
of cultures in South Dakota
4.H.1.2 Generate questions about multiple historical sources and their
relationships to particular historical events and developments
4.H.2.1 Explain the effects of conflicts and the establishment of reservations on
the American Indians culture
OSEU 3.2 The origin, thought and philosophy of the Oceti Sakowin continues
in the contemporary lifestyles of Tribal members. Tribal cultures, traditions and
languages are incorporated and are observed by many Tribal members both on
and off the reservations
OSEU 5.1 History told from the Oceti Sakowin perspective, through oral
tradition and written accounts, frequently conflicts with the stories mainstream
historians tell and becomes subjective information. Currently historical
perspective is being revisited to be more inclusive.
Staging the Question
What are some of the sacred spaces within short stories, Lakota culture, and
personal culture?
How does gaining the knowledge of some of the 7 Sacred Sites of the Lakota
help us understand the racism that is prevalent in the Black Hills and
surrounding areas in the present time?
Supporting Question 1
Supporting Question 2
Supporting Question 3
What is does it mean for something
to be sacred?
entitled to veneration or religiou
s respect by association with divi
nity or divine things; holy.
What are some of the sacred
spaces within Lakota short
stories, Lakota culture, and
personal culture? (day 1-4)
What are some of the sacred
spaces within Lakota short
stories, Lakota culture, and
personal culture? (day 1-4)
Formative Performance Task
Formative Performance Task
Formative Performance Task
•
Ask the students to turn and
talk to their Partner A & B
about what they think
sacred means and a
Orally retell a story of one of the
sacred sites or other Lakota stories
using a picture representation.
Orally retell a story of one of the
sacred sites or other Lakota
stories using a picture
representation.
verbal/pictorial example
that would illustrate sacred.
•
Show video clips of scared
sites from a variety of
cultural backgrounds. (see
clips below)
Featured Sources
Featured Sources
Featured Sources
https://youtu.be/0Io-3M3RUEQ
Awesome Sacred Sites Around the
World
https://youtu.be/A7wtG447YDc
12 Most Sacred Sites
https://video.nationalgeographic.c
om/video/travel-source/unesco-
world-heritage-sites/180411-mesa-
verde-national-park-cliff-
dwellings?source=relatedvideo
hhtp://www.wolakotaproject.org/oc
eti-sakowin-essential-understanding-
one/oseu-one-interview-with-gladys-
hawk/ttps://youtu.be/5KMjJh9X9Sk
http://www.wolakotaproject.org/os
eu-five-lakota-history-lydia-
whirlwind-soldier/
http://www.wolakotaproject.org/os
eu-five/oseu-five-interview-with-
duane-hollow-horn-bear/
Lakota Story Text from the CAIRNS
class, “Traveling school: Lakota Lands
and Identities” with Dr. Craig Howe
_____________________________
http://www.wolakotaproject.org/os
eu-5-the-story-of-star-boy-with-
duane-hollow-horn-bear/
http://www.wolakotaproject.org/os
eu-5-origin-story-with-duane-hollow-
horn-bear/
Video clips from Lakota Star
Knowledge video by the Journey
Museum
-You can order the DVD Lakota Star
Knowledge at
http://www.nativecairns.org/CAIRN
S/DVDs.html or contact Indian
Education office at RCAS to borrow
the DVD, as well as many other
resources.
Lakota Story Text from the CAIRNS
class “Traveling school: Lakota Lands
and Identities” with Dr. Craig Howe
(specific lessons on each coming
soon…)
http://www.wolakotaproject.org/
oseu-five/oseu-five-interview-
with-jace-decory/
http://www.wolakotaproject.org/
oseu-five-interview-with-joseph-
marshall-iii/
Summative
Performance Task
Argument
Are “magical” elements necessary for Sacred stories? Why or Why
not? Support your argument with text evidence.
Extension
How does gaining the knowledge of the 7 Sacred Sites of the Lakota
help us understand the current continued racism that is prevalent in
the Black Hills and surrounding areas?
Taking Informed Action
How can the knowledge of the Sacred Site and stories of the Lakota be used to help
you become an ambassador of peace in our community?