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

Page 1: Trust and Tradition

• Evaluate the lessons learned from the relationship between indigenous societies and the environment.

• Focus on core value questions: BQ2 Values Lesson 12.

Page 2: BQ2 Values: Understanding Nature

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

• Suggests a utilitarian approach of industrial societies toward the natural world.

• Consider implications of this relationship.

Page 3: Balance and Harmony

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

• Emphasis on the relationship between indigenous peoples and the environment is more reciprocal compared to industrialized views.

• Discussion prompt: Why does this indicate a different relationship with the environment?

Page 4: Defining TEK

• Focus on the 'Defining TEK' (Traditional Ecological Knowledge) section.

• Components of TEK include:

  • Understanding of ecosystems

  • Focus on sustainable practices

• Build on Adamson’s quote regarding the holistic view of indigenous societies toward nature.

Page 5: Group Infographic Project

• Create an infographic contrasting indigenous and industrialized relationships with nature.

• Include quotes from Tyson and Adamson, along with descriptions of TEK.

• Research a biopiracy example and summarize it.

• Conclude with: How do the ethical perspectives of indigenous versus industrialized societies differ?

• Suggested research articles on indigenous concepts of ownership.

Page 6: Ethical Responsibility

• Reflecting on an indigenous mantra: "Be accountable to your descendants for the traces you leave behind."

• Discussion: What does this mean in terms of our relationship with the environment?

Page 7: Core and Optional Themes

• Core theme: Knowledge & the knower in the context of indigenous societies.

• Optional themes: include The Arts, Language, History, Politics, Human Sciences, Religion, Mathematics, Technology, and Natural Sciences.

Page 8: Knowledge and Culture

• Exhibition prompt: What is the relationship between knowledge and culture?

• Discuss how cultural perspectives shape knowledge acquisition and ethical frameworks concerning nature.

• Consider examples of objects that illustrate answers.

Page 9: Using AI for Research

• Suggestions for using ChatGPT:

  • Unpack articles about indigenous societies and the environment.

  • Provide examples of biopiracy.

  • Illustrate indigenous and industrial perspectives via Mid Journey for infographics.

Page 10: Interlinking Ideas

• Connect this lesson with others on indigenous societies for broader understanding.

• Refer to relevant media on environmental stewardship and indigenous perceptions.

• Highlight the influence of indigenous knowledge on popular culture and ecological movements.

Page 11: Ongoing Learning

• New mini-lessons added monthly to stay current with events and issues.

• Utilize TOK resources for deeper exploration of themes and knowledge areas.

• Invite speakers to challenge assumptions and broaden student perspectives.