Social 9 Unit 2 Worldview Define the concept of worldview. The overall perspective from which one sees and interprets the world. Objectives Explore personal student beliefs about some contemporary issues or problems. Explain the influence of worldview on personal choices, decisions, and interactions Define the concept of worldview. Hypothesize about the reasons underlying the similarities and differences between the worldview of one individual and that of another person. Construct a comparison of the worldviews of the societies studied. Determine reasons for the similarities and differences between the worldviews of two societies studied. Illustrate the similarities and differences between a personal modern worldview and that of a society studied, and speculate why these similarities and differences occur. Distinguish the worldviews represented in the literature of a society studied. Identify the architectural features which communicate the worldview of a society studied. Analyze how works of art of a society studied reveal elements of that societys worldview. Examine the role of education in perpetuating the worldview of a society studied. Investigate the worldview of the local community as represented through features including literature, the arts, cultural celebrations and traditions, education (including Elders teachings of indigenous peoples), sports and recreation, and architecture. Vocabulary What I should know: Society Institutions What I will soon know: Worldview Technology Handout/Challenge Listen carefully and list the read-aloud terms as a group Questions to answer How might it be an examples of technology Characteristics of it as a technology How could it not be an example of technology and why? What shapes worldview? Making connections: what are all of these found in/related to? time and place culture language religion gender identity socio-economic situation Education Technology Sports/recreation Traditions/Rituals Personal Beliefs on today's problems Explore personal student beliefs about some contemporary issues or problems. Explain the influence of worldview on personal choices, decisions, and interactions Write your answers down How important is technology in daily life? Do people need phones? Should all people have or pursue post-secondary education (university/Siast)? How important is what you wear to making friends? Is underage drinking okay? Is there a place for violence? Do you want kids someday? Why or why not? How big? Why that size? Does religion belong in your life why or why not? Your Worldview vs Others Hypothesize about the reasons underlying the similarities and differences between the worldview of one individual and that of another person. We've already determined some personal values and thoughts (earlier) Partner up with someone and compare your answers what was similar and what was different? - why were specific opinions similar? - why were specific opinions different? (hint: consider the multitude of influences on each of your lives) These personal values and beliefs influence your worldview: the choices and decisions you make, and interactions you have ! Our Classrooms Worldview Concept Map As a class we will create a list of characteristics influencing our class worldview: Guiding points Moose Jaw (us) Ancient Greece time and place , CCI, Canada, SK BC southern Europe culture various cultures irish, ukrainian, german - violent? pottery language - english, french, spanish, chinese - variations of Greek religion - christians/catholic, atheist, orthodox, muslim - Greek Gods Zeus, Poseidon gender identity - equality, freedom - varying opinion on womens roles. socio-economic situation - low-middle class - they had slaves Education - mandatory school - math, music, english military (age 7) Technology - iPhone, computer - spears, boats (Athens) Sports/recreation - football, soccer, vball, hockey - bull-leaping Traditions/Rituals - Halloween, Thanksgiving (Turkey), Winter Holidays - worship the earth -democracy, voting - Strongest Army (Greece) Compare our Worldview to that of a society we have studied (Ancient Greece etc) Illustrate the similarities and differences between a personal modern worldview and that of a society studied, and speculate why these similarities and differences occur. What is different? Slaves Architecture would be different Gender Equality Weapons Care for disabled No electronics Households workload for children Health System no hospitals Clothing different styles of dress Social Status was more important voting power. What is similar? Democracy Traditions/Beliefs Education System Provinces/City-States Sports Why might there be similarities and why might there be differences? Opinions change over time, communication of ideas. Perception of right and wrong Technological evolution building capabilities. Change in workload. Pursuit of wealth is similar now to then. Different government issues. Worldviews List characteristics/ideas about their worldview Mesopotamia Farming transferring water. Led to their demise. Maintained gods and language. Lived by water. Valued water. What are similarities and differences between these cultures and their art? What impacts does it have on us? Analyze how works of art of a society studied reveal elements of that societys worldview. How am I shaping your worldview? Examine the role of education in perpetuating the worldview of a society studied. I'm manipulating you! To what extent? Always Ask Questions! How does education perpetuate a worldview? Literature, Arts, Cultural Celebrations and Traditions, Education, Sports/Recreation, Architecture in Moose Jaw Investigate the worldview of the local community as represented through features including literature, the arts, cultural celebrations and traditions, education (including Elders teachings of indigenous peoples), sports and recreation, and architecture. Our values are: Literature : Bible, Sci-Fi Books, The Hunger Games, The House of Hates Percy Jackson, Twilight, Enders Game, Goosebumps, Archie Comics, Pokemon Art: colouring (markers), music (rap), C.A.D, sculptures/paintings, dancing, cars, photography, tattoos, film, drama, musicals Cultural Celebrations: Christian Culture (X-mas, Easter), Halloween, Parades, Traditions: Super Bowl, Olympics, World Cup, Stanley Cup Architecture: Bricks vs Mud Bricks/Cow Poop, Wood, Insulation (Foam), Dry Wall, Stucco, Shingles on rooves, hinged doors Activity: Comparing Worldview Distinguish the worldviews represented in the literature of a society studied. VikingCreeEast Indian Summary of creation idea - Ginnungagap the world. - World is created by parts of a dead ogre. - Three brothers killed the ogre Ymir - Yggdrasil tree of life There was a great flood, and a man expanded the earth using the old earth with the help of animals. Humans didnt stop animal bloodshed and were punished. Humans go through suffering and pain keep living lives until they achieve nirvana Other societal values - Strength and courage - fighting/war Believed in power and value of animals. Value the Creator/earth. - education - meditation Theoretical worldview (combine the two previous rows to infer a worldview) There are many gods and our world was created out of war. Obey rules of the earth and cooperate with animals. keep living life until you correct your mistakes Listen to/Read the following stories about creation Complete, hand in. /9 Worldview Definition: What it means in our words: Synonyms (what does it involve/what is a part of it?) literature, traditions/rituals, education, sports/recreation, architecture, art, music, location, time Antonyms (what doesnt it involve?) - Archaeology Agriculture Historical Event Government Industry Picture References Story Referenceseginning%20of%20the%20Cree%20world.doc ancient-greece _1278_958.jpgsize/ interior02.jpg Concept Map Assignment Terms to use (make a separate web for each, then make a final web with both present) Worldview Society Think of all of the relevant terms and their connections to society, worldview and each other (I expect at least 20 different terms and connections ). Be prepared to share these connections with the class and justify connections in a presentation format that will be marked as part of your discussion mark. This will be done in small groups (2-3). Rubric will be similar to project rubrics, with a greater emphasis on social skills. Assessment: Terms/Connections /20 Verbal Explanation/20 Neatness/Colour/Design/20 Spelling/10 Rough Draft/10 Objectives Did we meet them? Explore personal student beliefs about some contemporary issues or problems. Define the concept of worldview. Hypothesize about the reasons underlying the similarities and differences between the worldview of one individual and that of another person. Construct a comparison of the worldviews of the societies studied. Determine reasons for the similarities and differences between the worldviews of two societies studied. Illustrate the similarities and differences between a personal modern worldview and that of a society studied, and speculate why these similarities and differences occur. Distinguish the worldviews represented in the literature of a society studied. Identify the architectural features which communicate the worldview of a society studied. Analyze how works of art of a society studied reveal elements of that societys worldview. Examine the role of education in perpetuating the worldview of a society studied. Investigate the worldview of the local community as represented through features including literature, the arts, cultural celebrations and traditions, education (including Elders teachings of indigenous peoples), sports and recreation, and architecture. New Objectives! Explain the influence of worldview on personal choices, decisions, and interactions (e.g., choice of friends, choice of fashion, the significance of education, participation or non- participation in events, choice of pastimes and recreational activities, approaches to nature and ecology, approaches to consumerism). Analyse the influence of worldviews upon attitudes toward territorial expansion, colonization, or empire-building in the societies studied, and assess the impact of such activities on the indigenous cultures and peoples. Explain how the worldview of Canadian First Nations, including the value placed on harmony and trust, led to the signing of Treaties. Judge the influence and impact of worldview on the progress or decline of the societies studied. b. Investigate diverse historical views regarding the terms primitive and civilized, and analyze the effect of the perceptions of the concepts on ethnocentrism in colonizers. Analyse the effects of ethnocentrism on indigenous peoples. Vocabulary What I should know: Society Institutions Worldview Technology What I will soon know better: Ethnocentrism Story time questions to consider after listening Explain how the worldview of Canadian First Nations, including the value placed on harmony and trust, led to the signing of Treaties. Listen to the story read aloud close your eyes if it helps you visualize After listening, discuss: What did their worldview all involve? Why would they sign the treaty? How did their worldview betray them? Further thinking: What treaty are we apart of? Ethnocentrism a.Investigate diverse historical views regarding the terms primitive and civilized, and analyze the effect of the perceptions of the concepts on ethnocentrism in colonizers. b.Analyse the effects of ethnocentrism on indigenous peoples. Scenario(s): perspective point of view 1) Traveller. European, I didnt necessarily agree with, so I wanted to change it for her sake. 2) Living at home. did not like traveller Petlak tried to change her lifestyle and she was comfortable the way it was. How important is perspective? Other Societal Worldviews Analyse the influence of worldviews upon attitudes toward territorial expansion, colonization, or empire- building in the societies studied, and assess the impact of such activities on the indigenous cultures and peoples. How did ideas like this (perceptions) influence other cultures we have studied? Your Identity = Your Worldview Explain the influence of worldview on personal choices, decisions, and interactions (e.g., choice of friends, choice of fashion, the significance of education, participation or non-participation in events, choice of pastimes and recreational activities, approaches to nature and ecology, approaches to consumerism). Identity Booklet (Previously Completed?) All of these factors influence our worldview!) Archaeology Definition: study of past human life including aspects of their culture Synonyms (what does it involve/what is a part of it?) biologist/archaeologist scientist, discovery, digging, fossils, past Antonyms (what doesnt it involve?) future, unknown, untouched Sentence/Example Jurassic Park In archaeology, we dig for artifacts. Agriculture Definition: process of farming through growing wheat and other foods Synonyms (what does it involve/what is a part of it?) farming, livestock, harvest, growing, seeds Antonyms (what doesnt it involve?) engineering metal working, artificial, unnatural Sentence/Example Picture of wheat/farming Tractors plow farmers fields. Industry Definition: business (group) that manufactures goods to contribute to the economy or needs of people Synonyms (what does it involve/what is a part of it?) institution, economy, production, manufactured goods Antonyms (what doesnt it involve?) destroying, unemployment Sentence/Example Powerade sports drink industry Automobile industry Government Definition: person or people that run a country, province, city (group of people) through laws and rules. Form of power and authority. Synonyms (what does it involve/what is a part of it?) president/prime minister, king, senate, laws, control, authority Antonyms (what doesnt it involve?) anarchy, chaos, riot Sentence/Example democracy, communism, dictatorship, monarchy Historical Event Definition: something important that happened in the past it may have an effect on the future. Synonyms (what does it involve/what is a part of it?) past, previous, important good/bad Antonyms (what doesnt it involve?) future, present, current Sentence/Example 9/11 World Trade Center Attack World War II Holocaust The Great Depression. Halifax Explosion Quiz on these 5 terms tomorrow with blank vocab sheets!!!