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Part 2 Sacred lesson

Combined WoLakota archive · IDM lessons

OSEU 3OSEU 5Social studies

Grade level: Grade 4

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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

Supporting question 1

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.

Formative performance task

• 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)

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

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 questions

Lakota History

Lydia Whirlwind Soldier

Read transcript & reflection questions

What Is Your Chapter Going to Say

Duane Hollow Horn Bear

Read transcript & reflection questions

Origin Story

Duane Hollow Horn Bear

Read transcript & reflection questions

Appreciating Multiple Versions of Stories

Jace DeCory

Read transcript & reflection questions

Who Gets to Tell the Story?

Joseph Marshall III

Read transcript & reflection questions

Also named in the source: Gladys Hawk. A specific video was not identified for these references.

Original text & supporting materials

The complete archived text is retained here, including details that may extend beyond the inquiry blueprint.

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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?

Combined archive source: pages 119–124

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Source provenance: OSEU Lesson Plans Old ALL Combined.pdf · WoLakota Project archive. Reformatted for this collection.