Small groups learn about a present-day nomadic culture in Mongolia and the threats to its existence by exploring a photo essay. The resource includes thoughtful discussion and writing prompts about cultural sustainability, the relationship between culture and the environment, and cultural transition. 

Concepts

sustainability, environmental changes, mongolia, nomads, cultural diversity

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• One of the writing prompts has your scholars writing about what they'd include in a photo essay about their own culture; take this idea further by having them actually create the photo essay
• A point of comparison if you'd like to pursue the issue of cultural transition further could be the Nukak Maku of South America

Classroom Considerations

• If learners don't have devices in class, you'll want to make sure you have Internet and a projector to show them the photos

Pros

• Helps your class learn about an often-overlooked culture
• Discussion questions and writing prompts that promote evidence-based inquiry

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.1.a SL.11-12.1.a