Imagine having to give up cell phones, computers, and TV? What would be lost? What gained? An examination of the Drokpa, a nomadic people who live in the grasslands of Tibet, provides class members an opportunity to consider how access to technology, climate change, and forced relocation impact a culture.

Concepts

cultural traditions, traditions, family traditions, nomads, tibet, china

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Have class members find maps of Tibet, China, and India and mark the area referred to in the resource
• Ask class members to unplug from technology for a week and reflect on the changes this choice made

Classroom Considerations

• The resource, produce by the Global Oneness Project, has a definite point of view; therefore, preview the entire packet to determine if appropriate for your learning situation

Pros

• The seven-page packet includes background information on the Drokpa, the Chinese invasion of Tibet, links to the photo essays, discussion questions, and links to related resources

Cons

• No map of the region is provided

Common Core

W.9-10.3.a W.11-12.3.a SL.11-12.1.c