Social 8 Bellwork Pick up handout from the front Please open to the Vocabulary page  Write out definitions of the first three words (using your textbook) Your desk should look similar to picture. Please do this QUICKLY and QUIETLY

Worldviews in Conflict Social Studies 8 Chapter 11

Worldviews in Conflict Our inquiry question for chapter 11 is: How does cultural contact between two societies affect their identity and worldview?

Worldviews in Conflict Return to page 237 Review the story and consider the question at the bottom of the page. Now examine the photograph on page 236. How does it illustrate the historical realities of Mexico?

Changing a Worldview Catastrophe often leads to major changes in worldview (black death in Europe, Spanish conquest in Mexico). What kinds of events would force you to rethink your values and beliefs? What would it take to change the worldview of our society? Take

Changing a Worldview Religion You have already read how the Spanish attempted to convert the Aztecs from their traditional gods to Christianity. At the same time the Aztecs had lost faith in their god’s ability to protect them. Why would losing your religion be such a major change? How would you feel in these circumstances?

Franciscans

Changing a Worldview Turn to page 240 and read the “Exploring Sources” section. If a political power came along and burned all of the churches and as many Bibles as they could find, how would you feel? What would you do?

Changing a Worldview The role of the church and the Christian religion has changed since the conquest. Turn to page 241 and read about “Liberation Theology” at the bottom of the page.

Changing a Worldview Economy As you have read the Aztecs were relegated to the position of slaves within the new economic system. What kinds of feelings would be prevalent among the Aztecs as a result of this? How would this type of system breed future conflict and bitterness?

Changing a Worldview Turn to page 244. Read through the voices section and answer questions 1-3 on a separate sheet of paper.

Culture Clash in Canada. -Can you think of any other examples in the news right now?

Jigsaw Activity Each group will be assigned a task to complete (including any questions), study, and prepare to present to the class Please use on of the following strategies if you like: Rap, Rhyme, Song Acronym Summary/Highlights You will be given a formative mark (+, =, -) for your work within the group setting. Recorded on your notes and in Mr. Moen’s class roster for today.