1. Primary KS2
Please note: There are no image references or references in this lesson. We had to remove them, but we have a copy. If, for any reason, you need the image references, please get in touch with us at VotesforSchools and we will send a copy over.
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2. Feedback from: “Would you ‘sharent’?”
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Feedback from: “Would you ‘sharent’?”
“The majority of the class said they would be happy for their parents to share pictures of them with family and friends on special occasions and when they have done something that their parents are proud of.”
Diagon Alley Class, The Crescent Primary School.
“Lots of people share their life on social media and share others’ photos without permission.”
New Valley Primary School
“Wow – thank you so much for your votes and incredibly thoughtful comments on the topic of ‘sharenting’. It was great to read through all your honest feedback and understand your feelings and concerns. We know that sometimes parents and carers understand less about online privacy than their children – so your thoughts will help us raise awareness amongst adults (especially parents) of this important topic. Look out for some video clips and advice in a few weeks’ time!” Susan Rogers, Head of Communications at Place2Be

3. Individual task (3 mins)
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Starter: What do you think of me?
Individual task (3 mins)
Take one minute to look at this picture. Then, write down the first 3-5 words that you think of. Share these with the class. Is there any overlap?
This man is a member of the Awà tribe, who live in Brazil in the Amazon Rainforest. His tribe are uncontacted, meaning they live in isolation from the rest of the world.

4. Should uncontacted tribes be left alone?
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Should uncontacted tribes be left alone?

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Our new partner
The topics you discuss with us at VotesforSchools often ask you to think about big ideas or concepts that can sometimes be quite difficult to make sense of.
This week, we are working alongside SAPERE to get you doing philosophy by asking questions, thinking deeply and critically, as well as listening to each other’s views.
Images:
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Teachers’ note:
You will find more information about Philosophy for Children and SAPERE on the final slide, as well as some class activities you can try to deepen philosophical thinking.
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6. Our learning journey for this week!
What are uncontacted tribes?
Why are we talking about this?
It is right to leave tribes alone?
Design your
own tribe
Vote!
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7. What are uncontacted tribes?
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What are uncontacted tribes?
Uncontacted tribes usually live in remote or isolated parts of the
world, far away from towns and cities. They speak their own languages and have no contact with the rest of the world.
They make their own clothes and shelters to live in.
They hunt, fish or pick their food from where they live.
They don’t have modern technology, like phones or iPads.

8. What are uncontacted tribes?
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What are uncontacted tribes?
There are about 100 different uncontacted tribes left in the world, though it is hard to tell exactly how many! Most of them live in the Amazon Rainforest.
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Class video (2 mins)
Click to learn about uncontacted tribes.
Alternative video link:
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Can you spot the Amazon Rainforest?

9. What are uncontacted tribes?
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What are uncontacted tribes?
Table Task (3 mins)
Using the pictures as clues, can you name two things that might be a threat to these tribes?
Click for answers.
Sadly, these tribes face many threats to their survival.
Natural disasters like tsunamis or volcanic eruptions.
Farmers or miners who chop down the rainforest to farm or mine resources.
The Matis tribe from Brazil got very sick when an outsider made contact with them. They didn’t have immunity to this disease so many of them died.
Diseases which come from people who visit from outside the tribe.

10. Our learning journey for this week!
What are uncontacted tribes?
Why are we talking about this?
It is right to leave tribes alone?
Design your
own tribe
Vote!
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11. Why are we talking about this?
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Why are we talking about this?
Table chat (3 mins)
What do you think about what the tribe did? Was it wrong?
Question (2 mins)
Do you know anything about this man from the news recently?
Last month, this American man tried to visit the Sentinelese Tribe, who live on a tiny island in the Indian Ocean. The tribe have always been hostile to visitors as they could bring in deadly diseases. The tribe killed the visitor before he landed on shore, to protect themselves.
Hostile:
Unfriendly and aggressive, ready to argue or fight.

12. Our learning journey for this week!
What are uncontacted tribes?
Why are we talking about this?
It is right to leave tribes alone?
Design your
own tribe
Vote!
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13. Is it right to leave uncontacted tribes alone?
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Is it right to leave uncontacted tribes alone?
Pair Task (6 mins)
Take a look at the four scenario cards. Take turns asking each other whether the person in bold is making a positive contribution here, and how you would feel about them. 1
A judge at a sports contest has a bad cold, but insists on shaking your hand when you get a medal. 2 3 4
A stranger comes to help you in the park when you fall over, even though your parent is there.
A team of people come to your school and tell you you must now do all your work on tablets, not in books.
The new head of the council where you live has decided to build houses in the forest where you like to play.

14. Class discussion (3-4 mins)
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Is it right to leave uncontacted tribes alone?
The card activity showed you what uncontacted tribes might feel about people who try to contact them.
They might not want things like mobile phones, shoes, sweets or brick houses.
Class discussion (3-4 mins)
What is it like when someone tries to change the way you live your life?
They have developed their own ways of life and might feel threatened if people try to change this.

15. Can you think of one situation where you might contact a tribe?
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Is it right to leave uncontacted tribes alone?
Table task (6 mins)
Imagine an uncontacted tribe lives in your country. Discuss whether you would take any action with the tribe, if these two things happened. 1
There is no rain for months and a bad drought. Food stops growing and rivers dry up. 2
Challenge:
Can you think of one situation where you might contact a tribe?
A big tsunami happens in your country. You know the tribe live on an island, which looks badly damaged from afar.

16. Our learning journey for this week!
What are uncontacted tribes?
Why are we talking about this?
It is right to leave tribes alone?
Design your
own tribe
Vote!
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17. Design your own tribe A language you speak
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Design your own tribe
A language you speak
Small Group Task (10-15 mins)
You are going to design your own tribe! Here are some common features of a tribe. Pick a couple and mind map, make notes, or draw your ideas.
Activities you do together
Foods you cook
A song you sing
Tribe:
A group of people who live together and share the same culture, language and history.
A home where you live
A name for your tribe
A symbol or flag

18. Career Launchpad! Learn more about: Amazon tribes
Class video (3 mins)
Click the image to watch a video.
Learn more about: Amazon tribes
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If you are interested in learning more about the tribes that live in isolation from the rest of the world, you can visit Survival International’s website, a global movement for the rights of tribal people. They have information about lots of tribes. Click to watch the amazing video on the right which shows aerial footage of one uncontacted tribe living deep in the Amazon.
What does an anthropologist do?
How would you get there?
You will need a degree in anthropology, or science.
A passion for learning about different people and how they live.
Languages can help as you may need to travel in this job!
Will you like it?
Anthropologists are scientists who study the behaviour and development of humans. Some study specific tribes and spend their whole lives learning about them!
What would you do?
Travel and spend time in the area you are studying.
Collect information through artefacts, interviews and observations.
Alternative video link:
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19. Our learning journey for this week!
What are uncontacted tribes?
Why are we talking about this?
It is right to leave tribes alone?
Design your
own tribe
Vote!
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20. Should uncontacted tribes be left alone? Yes
We should respect that these tribes don’t want contact with the rest of the world.
Making contact with these tribes could be deadly for them. In the past, humans who have visited these tribes have spread harmful diseases.
These tribes have their own way of life and have survived for many years. I don’t see why we need to try to change it.
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21. Should uncontacted tribes be left alone? No
If we made contact with these tribes, we could help them when things go wrong, like when there is no water, or a natural disaster. This could help them survive.
Tribes in the Amazon are threatened because the rainforest is being chopped down. We should help them.
Some tribes might benefit from our modern medicines.
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23. More about Philosophy for Children (P4C)
for pupils:
In Philosophy for Children, we explore concepts or big ideas such as community, responsibility, culture and isolation.
When you discuss a philosophical question try to give good, clear reasons for your thinking. Sometimes examples can help explain what you mean. The aim is to deepen your understanding by thinking things through with others.
Sample questions:
Are we responsible for people who live in other parts of the world?
What makes us human?
What makes a society civilised?
Can you come up with your own philosophical questions?
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24. More about Philosophy for Children (P4C) Philosophy for Children is:
for teachers:
Philosophy for Children is:
A worldwide movement
A pedagogy – the practice of enquiring together
Students creating philosophical questions
Democratic – students are responsible for the focus of enquiry and the community
Time and value given to thinking and reflection
Transferable across subjects
An approach that yields cognitive, social and emotional benefits
SAPERE trains teachers to do P4C with their class. You can book a Level 1 Foundation course or commission an INSET for your school. Find out more on our website
In P4C we start with a stimulus, such as a VotesforSchools topic, story, film clip etc. Pupils create philosophical questions together, then the whole group decides (usually by voting) which question it would most like to explore.
Through regular practice of philosophical dialogue children learn to listen carefully, develop thinking and reasoning skills and value the ideas of others. Regular P4C sessions help children to build their self-confidence and social skills too.
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