Lesson Plan: Indian Pride: Ep. 3: Spirituality: G9-12

Written By: Cheryl Long Feather: Bismarck Public Schools, Bismarck, North Dakota
Grade Level: 9 - 12

Time Allotment

2 class periods

Overview

As a result of this lesson, students will be able to understand the connection between land and spirituality for Native Americans (specifically Sioux or Lakota/Dakota) and how this impacts economic decision-making.

Subject Matter

Social Studies

Learning Objectives

• Students will be able to articulate the reasons why land is important to Native American (specifically Sioux or Lakota/Dakota people).
• Students will be able to articulate the pros and cons of using land as an economic resource.
• Students will understand the value of spirituality vested in land that has influences economic decision-making by Sioux Tribes.

Materials

• Episode #103 “Spirituality” of the PBS Indian Pride series
• Copy of “Controversy and Spirituality in the Black Hills” in The Invasion of Indian Country in the Twentieth Century by Donald L. Fixico
• Medicine Wheel handout [see attached]