Science 7 - LAND and SEA BREEZE and its Characteristics
Comparing Cultural Practices of Amazonian Peoples
1. Peoples of the Amazon: Comparison Key Words: Cultural Societal Lesson Aims: To research different aspects of Amazonian people and culture. To compare the different cultural and societal practices. Do now: Class Discussion regarding topics from previous lesson.
2. Shrunken Heads Disclaimer: If you’re squeamish you should probably cover your eyes for the following video. Some images may disturb (There isn’t any blood and guts, just shrunken heads)
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4. Class Discussion Topic 1: In the past Jivaro lived deep in the jungle in isolated family groups. Why might society have been organised this way? Topic 2: What traditions did Jivaro develop to help them feel they had some power to respond to the environment? Topic 3: Jivaro sold preserved heads as collectibles which have ended up in museums. Should preserved heads be displayed in museums?
5. Researching different tribes Your teacher will hand you out an A3 sheet which has a large table on it. On this table you must begin filling in the details of the tribes we will be looking at over the next couple of lessons. Begin by filling in the column for the Jivarofrom yesterday’s lesson. As you go through the grid, there will be some blank boxes but most of them will be full.
6. Video Reference 1: Jakuna Watch the Amazon Video section from: 20:10 - 33:22 Remember to think carefully about each of the category questions!
7. Video Reference 1: Kabokla Watch the Amazon Video section from: 33:23 - 38:50 Remember to think carefully about each of the category questions!
8. Remember the Homework! You are a writer for the Times magazine. You have been told to explore the jungle searching for the Jivaro Indians so you can research them for your editor. Write a series of journal articles on what you found. Use the detail from this sheet. Remember: the journal entries are research based. Try to put in your opinion but include a description of the facts.
