2.12 Trust and tradition _ Class presentation (24-25)

Page 1: Trust and Tradition

• Key Learning Objective: Evaluate the relationship between indigenous societies and the environment.

• Reference: BQ2 Values Lesson 12

Page 2: BQ2 Values - Science and Nature

• Quote: "The whole point of science is to find out how we can best use our knowledge of nature in the service of our needs." - Neil deGrasse Tyson

• Discussion Starter:

  • Implication of this quote on the relationship between industrialized societies and the natural world.

Page 3: BQ2 Values - Balance and Harmony

• Quote: "Life is sustained through balance and harmony... [indigenous people] give and take from nature in synchrony with natural cycles." - Rebecca Adamson

• Discussion Prompt:

  • Explore how this perspective indicates a different relationship with the environment.

  • Factors contributing to this difference.

Page 4: BQ2 Values - Defining TEK

• Activity: Focus on the ‘Defining TEK’ section using ChatGPT for assistance.

  • Components of TEK: Explore each component and its significance.

  • Connection to Adamson’s quote regarding indigenous societies' relationship with the environment.

Page 5: BQ2 Values - Group Infographic

• Task: Create a group infographic comparing indigenous and industrialized societies' relationships with nature.

  1. Include quotes from Tyson and Adamson and descriptions of TEK.

  2. Research and summarize a biopiracy example from Wikipedia.

  3. Conclude with reflections on differing ethical responsibilities towards the natural world.

  4. Consult additional articles on the concept of ownership in indigenous societies.

  5. If time permits, review other materials for broader insights.

  6. Conduct a galley walk of findings.

Page 6: BQ2 Values - Indigenous Mantra

• Discussion Questions:

  • Meaning of the mantra "Be accountable to your descendants for the traces you leave behind."

  • How this perspective should influence our relationship with the natural world.

Page 7: BQ2 Values - Core and Optional Themes

• Core Theme: Knowledge & the Knower

• Optional Themes and Areas of Knowledge:

  • Indigenous societies

  • The arts

  • Language

  • History

  • Politics

  • Human sciences

  • Religion

  • Mathematics

  • Technology

  • Natural sciences

Page 8: BQ2 Values - Exhibition Prompt

• Prompt: Explore the relationship between knowledge and culture (IAP-21).

• Discussion Points:

  • Influence of culture on knowledge acquisition and ethical frameworks regarding the natural world.

  • Consideration of objects that illustrate these concepts.

Page 9: BQ2 Values - AI Activity Suggestions

• Use of ChatGPT:

  • Unpack articles from the lesson.

  • Provide examples of biopiracy and indigenous knowledge addressing environmental issues.

• Mid Journey: Generate illustrations reflecting indigenous versus industrial perspectives for infographics.

Page 10: BQ2 Values - Lesson Comparisons

• Objective: Compare this lesson to other lessons on indigenous societies.

• Resources:

  • Investigate further into environmental stewardship and past lessons focusing on indigenous knowledge.

  • Examine themes from the book 'Dune' related to ecological movements and indigenous influence.

Page 11: BQ2 Values - Continuous Learning

• Updates: New mini-lessons added monthly.

• Tools: Use exploring TOK padlets for deeper understanding of themes and knowledge areas.

• Key Concepts: Connect real-world events to themes and knowledge areas for essay and exhibition preparation.

• Global Issues Resources: Investigating Issues features diverse sources on environmental and other global topics, linking them to broader themes and concepts.