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Compelling question
Why is it important to care for Mother earth?
Standards & practices
OSEUS 1.3 Demonstrate understanding of the interrelationship of Oceti Sakowin people, places,
and environments within all tribal lands in South Dakota.
OSEUS 1.4 Identify and explain contemporary environmental issues facing Oceti Sakowin lands
(i.e. Dakota pipeline, etc.).
2.G.6.1 Describe positive and negative consequences of changing the physical environment of
the local community
Staging the question
Why do we need ______________(animals, plants, and non-man made things-ex. rock)? What
do they do for the earth? (ex. Bees-pollen, water, trees, buffalo, etc.)
Supporting inquiries
Supporting question 1
Why do the Oceti Sakowin people consider it important
to care for the land?
Formative performance task
After watching the creation story, students will discuss
and explain the importance of taking care of the land.
Featured sources
Lakota Creation Story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnJgQyctZRE
Interview with Stephanie Charging Eagle
http://www.wolakotaproject.org/oceti-sakowin-
essential-understanding-one/oseu-one-interview-with-
stephanie-charging-eagle/
The Earth Made New by Paul Goble
https://www.amazon.com/Earth-Made-New-Stories-
Creation/dp/1933316675
Supporting question 2
How do we help the earth?
Formative performance task
After discussing ways we could help the earth, design and
carry out a clean-up project in and around the school.
Featured sources
Cool Facts and Tips on Waste Management
http://www.eschooltoday.com/waste-recycling/waste-
management-tips-for-kids.html
Summative performance task · Argument
Defend your opinion with examples for the following: Will natural resources
always be available to us?
Extension
Pretend you are an animal native to South Dakota, explain the positive and
negative environments around you.
Taking informed action
Create a poster encouraging the community to care for Mother earth. Decide the most effective
placement and request permission before posting.
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“Caring for Earth” | OSEU 1: Lands & Environment
Compelling
Question
Why is it important to care for Mother earth?
Standards and
Practices
OSEUS 1.3 Demonstrate understanding of the interrelationship of Oceti Sakowin people, places,
and environments within all tribal lands in South Dakota.
OSEUS 1.4 Identify and explain contemporary environmental issues facing Oceti Sakowin lands
(i.e. Dakota pipeline, etc.).
2.G.6.1 Describe positive and negative consequences of changing the physical environment of
the local community
Staging the
Question
Why do we need ______________(animals, plants, and non-man made things-ex. rock)? What
do they do for the earth? (ex. Bees-pollen, water, trees, buffalo, etc.)
Supporting Question 1
Supporting Question 2
Why do the Oceti Sakowin people consider it important
to care for the land?
How do we help the earth?
Formative Performance Task
Formative Performance Task
After watching the creation story, students will discuss
and explain the importance of taking care of the land.
After discussing ways we could help the earth, design and
carry out a clean-up project in and around the school.
Featured Sources
Featured Sources
Lakota Creation Story
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnJgQyctZRE
Interview with Stephanie Charging Eagle
http://www.wolakotaproject.org/oceti-sakowin-
essential-understanding-one/oseu-one-interview-with-
stephanie-charging-eagle/
The Earth Made New by Paul Goble
https://www.amazon.com/Earth-Made-New-Stories-
Creation/dp/1933316675
Cool Facts and Tips on Waste Management
http://www.eschooltoday.com/waste-recycling/waste-
management-tips-for-kids.html
Summative
Performance Task
Argument
Defend your opinion with examples for the following: Will natural resources
always be available to us?
Extension
Pretend you are an animal native to South Dakota, explain the positive and
negative environments around you.
Taking Informed
Action
Create a poster encouraging the community to care for Mother earth. Decide the most effective
placement and request permission before posting.