Comparing World Religions/Philosophies with Oceti Sakowin Origins

Inquiry Design Model (IDM) Blueprint™ “Comparing World Religions/Philosophies with Oceti Sakowin Origins”| OSEU 3: Culture & Language Compelling Question How might the origin story of the Oceti Sakowin be similar or different to that of other religions around the world? Standards and Practices 9-12.G.5.2 Identify and explain the characteristics, distribution, and complexity of Earth’s various cultures. OSEU 3.3 – Recall Oceti Sakowin sacred sites, creation stories, and star knowledge and describe how they relate to each other, and how they are still used today on and off the reservation. Staging the Question Compare the various origin beliefs of world religions such as Buddhism, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Judao-Christian, Sikhism, to that of the Oceti Sakowin. Supporting Question 1 Supporting Question 2 Supporting Question 3 What are the major points in the origins of the World Religions? What are the major points in the Origin Story as told by Duane Hollow Horn Bear? Formative Performance Task Formative Performance Task Formative Performanc e Task Complete a graphic organizer that compares the world’s major religions. Make a tri-fold pamphlet that outlines the major points in the origin stories of each religion for each page. Featured Sources Featured Sources Featured Sources https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6dCxo7 t_aE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHbXk63 wMTI Summative Performance Task Argument Write an essay that compares the origins of mankind using elements of all of the belief systems that were studied. Extension Create a poster that compares one major religion with the religious beliefs of the Oceti Sakowin. Taking Informed Action Invite an Oceti Sakowin holy man to your class to explain how spirituality plays an important part of our lives. Attend a Powwow to learn more about the spirituality of the Oceti Sakowin.