What is UBD and IGbD? Developed by Wiggins and McTighe (2005), Understanding by Design (UbD) is a framework for backward designing high quality yearlong curriculum frameworks and unit plans, from big ideas, essential questions, and student outcomes. At NISN, UbD is the curriculum framework that helps our Teacher-designers backward design student learning from Indigenous communities’ […]
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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
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
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
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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Essential Questions & Enduring Understandings What aHow can I use research to improve the quality of life of my community? What do I want to know, learn, or understand and how do inquire and search for this knowledge? What is the ideal purpose of American Government? How does a Government Policy affect me? What are
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Resources: These resources are primarily for Grades 6-12. If you are looking for Elementary resources, please visit the Elementary page. Videos: School UbDs + Curricula: Publications: Websites: Books:
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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