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Archived OSEU-aligned Lesson

We Are All Relatives-Lesson 2 of 2 -Economy

Combined WoLakota archive · IDM lessons

OSEU 4Social studiesLanguage arts / Literacy

Grade level: Grade 4

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Compelling question

How did the circle of kinship that is important to the people of the Oceti Sakowin affect their early economy, and how does that economy differ from Western capitalism?

Standards & practices

OSEU 4.2 – Describe the traditional behavior patterns, codes of respect and values promoted within the Oceti Sakowin tiospaye. 4.SL.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions. Economics 4.E.1.1 Discuss what factors (both positive and negative) influence individual choices.

Staging the question

Do you like to TRADE things? Can TRADING be the entire way families get what they need to live?

Supporting inquiries

Supporting question 1

How do circle relationships differ from hierarchal relationships?

Formative performance task

Watch the Joseph Marshall elder interview (link below) and discuss the circle of kinship using “Learn FROM” question 4 (provided below). Use a Venn diagram (overlapping circles) to compare and contrast the implications of circle relationships and the implications of hierarchal relationships.

Featured sources

http://www.wolakotaproject.org/oseu- four-interview-with-joseph-marshall-iii/

Supporting question 2

What is materialism, and how does Joseph Marshall say that differs from a trading economy?

Formative performance task

Discuss the concept of “materialism” using “Learn ABOUT” question 1 and “Learn FROM” question 1. Discuss how the “circle of kinship” led to a trading economy. Discuss the meaning of “trading economy” using “Learn FROM” question 2 (provided below). If desired, the teacher could create a trading experience.

Featured sources

Refer back to Joseph Marshall video.

Supporting question 3

What are the pros and cons of a trading economy and the pros and cons of a capitalistic economy?

Formative performance task

Create PRO/CON charts to explore pros and cons of TRADING ECONOMY and pros and cons of CAPITALISTIC ECONOMY.

Featured sources

Refer back to Joseph Marshall video.

Summative performance task · Argument

Students share with partners what they learned about how the circle of kinship led to a trading economy and refer to the class pros and cons charts to express their personal feelings about trading and capitalism. This reflection with partners will strengthen learning. The teacher walks around to do informal assessment based on listening to the reflections.

Extension

Not specified in the archived lesson.

Taking informed action

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ “We Are All Relatives-Lesson 2 of 2 -Economy” | OSEU 4: Kinship & Harmony

Elder sources included in this lesson

Mitakuye Oyasin

Joseph Marshall III

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Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ “We Are All Relatives-Lesson 2 of 2 -Economy” | OSEU 4: Kinship & Harmony Compelling Question How did the circle of kinship that is important to the people of the Oceti Sakowin affect their early economy, and how does that economy differ from Western capitalism? Standards and Practices OSEU 4.2 – Describe the traditional behavior patterns, codes of respect and values promoted within the Oceti Sakowin tiospaye. 4.SL.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions. Economics 4.E.1.1 Discuss what factors (both positive and negative) influence individual choices. Staging the Question Do you like to TRADE things? Can TRADING be the entire way families get what they need to live? Supporting Question 1 Supporting Question 2 Supporting Question 3 How do circle relationships differ from hierarchal relationships? What is materialism, and how does Joseph Marshall say that differs from a trading economy? What are the pros and cons of a trading economy and the pros and cons of a capitalistic economy? Formative Performance Task Formative Performance Task Formative Performance Task Watch the Joseph Marshall elder interview (link below) and discuss the circle of kinship using “Learn FROM” question 4 (provided below). Use a Venn diagram (overlapping circles) to compare and contrast the implications of circle relationships and the implications of hierarchal relationships. Discuss the concept of “materialism” using “Learn ABOUT” question 1 and “Learn FROM” question 1. Discuss how the “circle of kinship” led to a trading economy. Discuss the meaning of “trading economy” using “Learn FROM” question 2 (provided below). If desired, the teacher could create a trading experience. Create PRO/CON charts to explore pros and cons of TRADING ECONOMY and pros and cons of CAPITALISTIC ECONOMY. Featured Sources Featured Sources Featured Sources http://www.wolakotaproject.org/oseu- four-interview-with-joseph-marshall-iii/ Refer back to Joseph Marshall video. Refer back to Joseph Marshall video. Summative Performance Task Argument Students share with partners what they learned about how the circle of kinship led to a trading economy and refer to the class pros and cons charts to express their personal feelings about trading and capitalism. This reflection with partners will strengthen learning. The teacher walks around to do informal assessment based on listening to the reflections. Extension Taking Informed Action
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Combined archive source: pages 135–140

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