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Archived OSEU-aligned Lesson

Values

Combined WoLakota archive · IDM lessons

OSEU 4Social studies

Grade level: Grade 8

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Compelling question

What ways are values represented within different civilization?

Standards & practices

OSEU 4.2 – Describe the traditional behavior patterns, codes of respect and values promoted within the Oceti Sakowin tiospaye. 8.H.4.6 Connect the fundamental liberties and rights stated in the first 15 amendments of the Constitution to current events.

Staging the question

What similarities can be seen between the Oceti Sakowin values and President Washington’s Rules of Civility?

Supporting inquiries

Supporting question 1

What values are promoted within the Oceti Sakowin?

Formative performance task

Show Sydney Bird’s video about compassion. Have a discussion with students using the Learn FROM questions. Read through the Oceti Sakowin values outlined in the website listed below. Assign each of the values to pairings/groups of students. Students will make a poster that includes the value, a description in their own words, and an illustration. They will present the value to the class. After each presentation the students will take notes about the value. They will add an example of how they have carried out the value in their own life.

Featured sources

http://www.wolakotaproject.org/oseu-seven- interview-with-sidney-byrd/ http://www.ocetisakowincamp.org/seven-lakota https://www.amazon.com/Lakota-Way-Stories- Lessons-Compass/dp/0142196096

Supporting question 2

Created by George Washington, what are the Rules of Civility?

Formative performance task

President Washington wrote 110 Rules of Civility. Divide rules by the number of students you have. Students will make a google slide presentation that describes their assigned Rules of Civility. Students will present their rules to their classmates. After each presentation classmates will choose one or two that spoke to them within their lives and write it down, including an example of how they have seen it within their own lives.

Featured sources

http://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/rules-of- civility/

Summative performance task · Argument

Read “The Lakota Way” by Joseph Marshall III. Complete a book report on the values and lessons outlined within the book.

Extension

Write your own list of 5-10 values that are important within your family.

Taking informed action

Research the values followed by an ancient civilization studied in 6th grade. Make a poster, google slide or power point presentation that outlines them.

Elder sources included in this lesson

Traditions of Compassion, Help, and Respect

Sydney Byrd

Read transcript & reflection questions

Also named in the source: Joseph Marshall III, Sidney Byrd. A specific video was not identified for these references.

Original text & supporting materials

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Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ “Values” | OSEU 4: Kinship & Harmony Compelling Question What ways are values represented within different civilization? Standards and Practices OSEU 4.2 – Describe the traditional behavior patterns, codes of respect and values promoted within the Oceti Sakowin tiospaye. 8.H.4.6 Connect the fundamental liberties and rights stated in the first 15 amendments of the Constitution to current events. Staging the Question What similarities can be seen between the Oceti Sakowin values and President Washington’s Rules of Civility? Supporting Question 1 Supporting Question 2 What values are promoted within the Oceti Sakowin? Created by George Washington, what are the Rules of Civility? Formative Performance Task Formative Performance Task Show Sydney Bird’s video about compassion. Have a discussion with students using the Learn FROM questions. Read through the Oceti Sakowin values outlined in the website listed below. Assign each of the values to pairings/groups of students. Students will make a poster that includes the value, a description in their own words, and an illustration. They will present the value to the class. After each presentation the students will take notes about the value. They will add an example of how they have carried out the value in their own life. President Washington wrote 110 Rules of Civility. Divide rules by the number of students you have. Students will make a google slide presentation that describes their assigned Rules of Civility. Students will present their rules to their classmates. After each presentation classmates will choose one or two that spoke to them within their lives and write it down, including an example of how they have seen it within their own lives. Featured Sources Featured Sources http://www.wolakotaproject.org/oseu-seven- interview-with-sidney-byrd/ http://www.ocetisakowincamp.org/seven-lakota https://www.amazon.com/Lakota-Way-Stories- Lessons-Compass/dp/0142196096 http://www.mountvernon.org/george-washington/rules-of- civility/ Summative Performance Task Argument Read “The Lakota Way” by Joseph Marshall III. Complete a book report on the values and lessons outlined within the book. Extension Write your own list of 5-10 values that are important within your family. Taking Informed Action Research the values followed by an ancient civilization studied in 6th grade. Make a poster, google slide or power point presentation that outlines them.

Combined archive source: pages 312–313

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