Selected Response (objective) Test (6 T/F)
1. The pueblo people speak four native languages including Tanoan, Zuni, Shoshonean, and Keresan (T/F)
2. The language of Cochito Pueblo is Tanoan. (T/F)
3.The Cochito have adopted the sports of basketball and golf (T/F)
4.'Pueblo' is a native American word. (T/F)
5. Ceremonial dancing is religious is nature and not appropriate to imitate. (T/F)
6. All cultures have traditions and rituals that help to maintain group solidarity and identification. (T/F)
Evaluation of a "Booktalk" with Rubric #1
3 articulately summarizes or provides overview of book; identifies a representative passage to read to listeners; speaks loudly and clearly, making good eye contact.
2 summarizes or provides overview of book; identifies a representative passage to read to listeners; needs to speak more loudly and more clearly, making more eye contact.
1 : does not sufficiently summarize or provide overview; does not identify representative enough passage to read aloud; needs to speak more loudly and more clearly, making more eye contact.
ESSAY QUESTIONS WITH A RUBRIC FOR GRADING THEM
Each question is worth 5 points.
5 The answer is complete, focused and accurate.
3 The answer is clear and somewhat focused but not compelling.
1 The answer demonstrates lack of understanding of main idea behind question.
(Regarding WYOMING segment of video called "Travelers - North America")
l. At the end of the segment, the three "travelers" are discussing whether or not they could live on the open range like the cowboys did. Could you spend a week, a month, or a summer living in the wilderness, surviving by your own skills and wits? Which of our "modern conveniences" could you do without, and which would you HAVE to have?
2. What happens when one culture expands into another? How does each culture influence the other? What determines which culture will be dominant?
(Regarding NEW MEXICO segment of video)
3. To Native Americans, an eagle feather is something that must be earned by accomplishing something "remarkable, memorable, or gracious." It is then worn with pride and honor. What "rites of passage" exist in your culture? What is the value of this type of challenge?
4. This segment introduces Sky and Valerie, two young Native Americans whose lives incorporate both their traditional Native American culture and the modern U.S. culture. What advantages and disadvantages do you think they experience living in these two fairly different cultures?
Questions for Environment/Resources Theme 3:
1. Before you began this lesson, what images came to mind when you hear the term Native American? Now that you've learned about a few different tribes, what images come to mind? What are some common misperceptions of Native Americans?
2. Think of two Native American tribes you've learned about. How are they similar? How are they different?
3. List 10 things you would want to learn about a group or culture to help you understand it better. How would you describe your own culture using those 10 things?
4. What is the purpose of reservations for Native Americans in the United States today?
5. What are some of the best ways of remembering, preserving, and appreciating Native American cultures?
Questions for Conflict/Discrimination Theme 4:
1. Discuss the efforts and compromises that the Cherokee people made to adapt and live peacefully with their new neighbors. What does the capital Echota symbolize? Discuss how and why their efforts failed.
2. Discuss the similarities and differences between cultures of Native American and American expansionists. To the Dakota, the land was everything. Describe and discuss the relationship between the Dakota Indians and the land.
3. Try to place yourself in the shoes of a young American expansionist in the 1800s. Would you venture west to find gold? How do you think your expedition would affect the Native Americans already living there?
4. Discuss the difference in the meaning of the words "Lakota" and "Sioux."
5. It wasn't just land that the Indians wanted to retain. It was their way of life. Discuss "the way of life" for the Lakota. Make a list of the things they were in danger of losing.
6. Discuss the meaning of Chief Joseph's words, "I will fight no more forever." What was he saying and who was he saying it to?
7. History tells many stories of indigenous people around the world who are fighting to keep or regain their land. Discuss other places in the world where people are fighting over rights to land and compare their struggles to America's dilemma in the 1800s.
Teacher makes notes about students' participation in the class discussions:
A PERFORMANCE RUBRIC FOR A PROJECT
5 Give a complete answer to all of your questions. Have at least 2 pictures concerning your topic. All group members will participate in the report. Include at least 7 slides in a Power Point presentation 4 Give a complete answer to all but one question or task. Have at least 2 pictures concerning your topic. Most of the group shares the work. Includes at least 5 slides in a Power Point presentation. 3 Give a complete answer to all but two of the questions or tasks. Have at least 1 picture concerning your topic. Most of the group shares the work. Includes at least 4 slides in a Power Point presentation. 2 Give a complete answer to only one question or task. Have at least 1 picture concerning your topic. Some of the group shares the work. Includes at least 2 slides in a power Point presentation. 1 Does not have any questions or tasks completely answered. Have no pictures concerning your topic. Group work is missing. Has only 1 or 0 slides in a Power Point presentation.