Teachers

Understanding by Design

NISN SCHOOLS FACE TWO COMMON CONUNDRUMS WHEN ASKING WHAT MISSION-DRIVEN CURRICULUM LOOKS LIKE: IF EACH OF OUR SCHOOL MISSIONS ARE SPECIFIC TO INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES, HOW WILL WE DESIGN CURRICULUM THAT IS CULTURALLY EXCELLENT AND ACADEMICALLY RELEVANT? IF WE CANNOT PURCHASE THIS CURRICULUM (AFTER ALL, BIG PUBLISHERS DO NOT HAVE A NATIVE LITERATURE PROGRAM THAT IS BOTH

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Personal Wellness

Essential Questions & Enduring Understandings How does personal wellness weave together physical, intellectual, social/emotional and community components into a balanced pattern of connectedness. How does the K`e’ model provide you another perspective in learning a new concept? How do you take care of your sacred self through the strengthening of your wellness? The four components

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Native Literature

Essential Questions & Enduring Understandings What are Meaningful Connections and what are some of my own? What are the characteristics of indigenous heroes? What is the value of studying Native Literature? Do the texts we’ve read this year reflect and/ or shape my identity? How have I grown as a reader and writer over the

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Language

To preserve one’s language is to preserve one’s culture and identity. Teaching native language results in higher academic scores in math and reading, more self- esteem/increased self-efficacy, motivation and ethnic pride among students. Essential Questions & Enduring Understandings What are Meaningful Connections and what are some of my own? How did my ancestors express their

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Indigenous Science

Essential Questions & Enduring Understandings What are Meaningful Connections and what are some of my own? How can I use STEAM-H to positively impact and advocate for my community? Why is my relationship with Nature important for my identity and community? What scientific discoveries and technologies provide us the foundation of how living things and

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College Engagement

College Engagement honors the distinct identities and communities of our students through a process of self inquiry, community connection and resource sharing to ensure that they gather the personal insights and academic tools they need to succeed in college and in life. College Engagement integrates families as essential participants in this journey; if they understand

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About NISN

The NACA Inspired Schools Network is a community of Indigenous schools and partners located throughout the nation. nacainspiredschoolsnetwork.org

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