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Our school is implementing the Common Core State Standard (CCSS) which is a research-based set of learning progression detailing how students’ mathematical knowledge, skill, and understanding develop at each grade level. The standards support the development of knowledge and skills students need in order to prepare for mathematics in college, career, and in life. These standards define what students should understand and be able to do at each grade level. The standards encourage students to solve real-world problems using the components of mathematical practices.
The Dine’ Cultural Standards was developed by the Navajo Tribe to support the instruction and revitalization of the Dine’ language and culture. The standards are still in the development stages and are used by many schools on the Navajo Reservation. There are only a few standards created, but are the very foundation of our tradition.
Therefore, my unit is created to support my students develop a concrete understanding of the geometry strands from the Common Core Standards integrated with the cultural relevancy using the Dine’ Cultural Standards. The following are the list of standards addressed in this unit:
Standard 6.G Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving area and surface area.
6.G.4 Represent three-dimensional figures using nets made up of rectangles and triangles, and use the nets to find the surface area of these figures. Apply these techniques in the context of solving real-world and mathematical problems.
Standard 7.G.6 Solve real world and mathematical problems involving area and surface area of two- and three-dimensional objects composed of quadrilaterals, polygons, cubes and right prisms.
Dine’ Standard Concept 1 Nitsahakees – Shintsahakees bee adil nishdlii doo bee adaa akonisdzin dooleel - I will engage in activities that will increase my sense of self worth.
Dine’ Standard Concept 3 – Iina – Bits aadoo bee da iinaanii baa akonisin dooleel – I will implement and recognize the Dine’ lifestyle.
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