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Archived OSEU-aligned Lesson

Manifest Destiny

Combined WoLakota archive · IDM lessons

OSEU 5Social studies

Grade level: Grade 8

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Compelling question

What is the whole story of Manifest Destiny?

Standards & practices

OSEU 5 Oceti Sakowin Tribal members learned from the past through oral storytelling and written accounts, such as Winter Accounts 8.H.2.2 Analyze how westward expansion was motivated by economic gain and Manifest Destiny 8.H.4.7 Describe ways in which migration led to conflicts between Anglo-European and Native American culture.

Staging the question

Introduce and define Manifest Destiny. Go over the purpose and reasoning of Manifest Destiny. Explain how Manifest Destiny was promoted and achieved. Describe the impact Manifest Destiny had on North American cultures.

Supporting inquiries

Supporting question 1

What was the purpose of Manifest Destiny?

Formative performance task

Identify reasons for Manifest Destiny and Westward Expansion.

Featured sources

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C 5SWDeIgNpE

Supporting question 2

How was Manifest Destiny promoted and encouraged?

Formative performance task

Compare and contrast the ways Manifest Destiny would be seen from Native American and European American perspectives.

Featured sources

http://www.americanyawp.com/t ext/wp- content/uploads/American progr _ ess.jpg How does hearing the story of the oppressor versus the story of the oppressed change your perspective on the event?

Supporting question 3

What is the Native American perspective on Manifest Destiny and it’s impact on Native American culture?

Formative performance task

Explain the story of Manifest Destiny from the perspective of the Native Americans.

Featured sources

http://www.wolakotaproject.org/oseu- three-interview-with-joseph-marshall- iii/ How does hearing the story of the oppressor versus the story of the oppressed change your perspective on the event?

Summative performance task · Argument

How does hearing the story of the oppressor versus the story of the oppressed change your perspective on the event?

Extension

Reach out to a Native School or Reservation School through e-mail or video chat to get an understanding of Manifest Destiny and its impact on multiple cultures from their perspective.

Taking informed action

Create a video with students from other schools explaining the impact of Manifest Destiny on multiple cultures. OR Create your own project (video, essay, oral presentation, poster) explaining the difference between the two perspectives on Manifest Destiny.

Elder sources included in this lesson

Lakota Every Day

Joseph Marshall III

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Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ “Manifest Destiny” | OSEU 5: Oral Tradition & Story Compelling Question What is the whole story of Manifest Destiny? Standards and Practices OSEU 5 Oceti Sakowin Tribal members learned from the past through oral storytelling and written accounts, such as Winter Accounts 8.H.2.2 Analyze how westward expansion was motivated by economic gain and Manifest Destiny 8.H.4.7 Describe ways in which migration led to conflicts between Anglo-European and Native American culture. Staging the Question Introduce and define Manifest Destiny. Go over the purpose and reasoning of Manifest Destiny. Explain how Manifest Destiny was promoted and achieved. Describe the impact Manifest Destiny had on North American cultures. Supporting Question 1 Supporting Question 2 Supporting Question 3 What was the purpose of Manifest Destiny? How was Manifest Destiny promoted and encouraged? What is the Native American perspective on Manifest Destiny and it’s impact on Native American culture? Formative Performance Task Formative Performance Task Formative Performance Task Identify reasons for Manifest Destiny and Westward Expansion. Compare and contrast the ways Manifest Destiny would be seen from Native American and European American perspectives. Explain the story of Manifest Destiny from the perspective of the Native Americans. Featured Sources Featured Sources Featured Sources https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C 5SWDeIgNpE http://www.americanyawp.com/t ext/wp- content/uploads/American_progr ess.jpg http://www.wolakotaproject.org/oseu- three-interview-with-joseph-marshall- iii/ Summative Performance Task Argument How does hearing the story of the oppressor versus the story of the oppressed change your perspective on the event? Extension Reach out to a Native School or Reservation School through e-mail or video chat to get an understanding of Manifest Destiny and its impact on multiple cultures from their perspective. Taking Informed Action Create a video with students from other schools explaining the impact of Manifest Destiny on multiple cultures. OR Create your own project (video, essay, oral presentation, poster) explaining the difference between the two perspectives on Manifest Destiny.

Combined archive source: pages 314–315

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