Launch
North Dakota Voices Day
Reflection
Core Content
Essential Question
Critique and Revision
Students meet the people whose histories shaped North Dakota. A guest storyteller or short age-appropriate video introduces Native Americans and immigrant groups who settled in the state. Students listen, observe artifacts, and answer a simple question with a partner. They then create a small symbol or artifact that represents their assigned group and reflect on what that group needed when they arrived.
Plan day
Day 1
Duration
60 min
Grouping
Whole Class
Steps
7 steps
Lesson plan
7 steps · 60 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Welcome students and introduce the essential question: 'What was it like to settle North Dakota in the 1800s?' (20 min) |
| 2 | Watch a short video or listen to a guest storyteller about Native Americans and immigrant groups in ND. (40 min) |
| 3 | Explore the cultural artifacts provided for each group: Native Americans, Germans, Norwegians, and Russian Germans. (50 min) |
| 4 | Discuss with a partner to answer the question: 'What did this group need when they arrived?' (40 min) |
| 5 | Create a small symbol or drawing to represent their assigned group, using arts and crafts materials. (70 min) |
| 6 | Reflect on your discoveries and share your symbol or artifact with another pair of students. (60 min) |
| 7 | Wrap up the session by summarizing what each group contributed to ND culture and history. (30 min) |
Preparation (4 items)
- Gather age-appropriate videos or arrange for a guest storyteller about North Dakota settlers.
- Collect artifacts and images for each group that settled in North Dakota.
- Prepare arts and crafts materials for creating symbols or artifacts.
- Set up reflection stations for partner discussions.
Student-facing instructions
Your task is to learn about the groups who settled in North Dakota in the 1800s by watching a video or listening to a guest. Explore artifacts to understand their experiences and needs. Then, create a symbol or artifact to represent your assigned group and share what you learned with a partner.