Aim : To describe and explain the key features of the religion of the Plains Indians To analyse what the White Americans thought of the Plains Indians beliefs What were the key features of the lives and culture of the Plains Indians? Starter: Question to consider: how can we measure the religion of the Plains Indians? Mystery picture Organise yourself into pairs Nominate one of you to look at the mystery picture You will have three minutes to look at the picture After return to your partner. The student who looked at the picture has five minutes to describe the picture for their partner to draw. The aim is the most accurate representation Learning Objectives: To describe and explain the key features of the religion of the Plains Indians To analyse what the White Americans thought of the Plains Indians beliefs Learning Objectives: To describe and explain the key features of the religion of the Plains Indians To analyse what the White Americans thought of the Plains Indians beliefs Inference phrases This shows that.... It can be seen... This suggests... We can infer... Reading and Quick questions 1.What did Native Americans believe about the Great Spirit? 2.How did the Plains Indians try to contact the spirit world? Explain three ways. 3.What do you think was the most important role of the medicine man? Challenge point: Add any new keywords and their meaning to your word bank. Check the dictionary if you are not sure of the definition. Lyrics from Disneys Pocahontas What can you expect From filthy little heathens? Their whole disgusting race is like a curse Their skin's a hellish red They're only good when dead They're vermin, as I said And worse They're savages! Savages! Barely even human Savages! Savages! Drive them from our shore! They're not like you and me Which means they must be evil We must sound the drums of war! Explain how useful is this source to us Select which adjectives indicate the different viewpoints Summarise the views of the two groups There was bound to be a conflict as it was such a clash in cultures the two could not live peacefully side by side. The white people believed in Manifest Destiny the white people should spread their ideas and rule all of America. Remember that many white Americans: Were Christian in their religious beliefs Lived in settled homes or communities Were farmers who wanted to own land. Had firm ideas about right and wrong Were used to an organized system of government. Why would the white settlers think the Indians were savages? Copy the table into your books. Fill in the possible reactions of the White Americans. Indian ideas and customs:What might the White Americans possibly think? Old people are left to die (exposure) Indians are nomadic and live in tipis An Indian can have more than one wife polygamy Belief in spirits Indians will not buy or sell land. It belongs to all living things. Point Evidence Explanation Link back to the question Family life portrayed many striking differences such as polygamy (having more than one wife) and exposure (leaving the dying when moving on to a new settlement. This was seen as perfectly normal to the Sioux but to the settlers, this was against the Christian teachings which demanded respected for the elderly and forbid polygamy. The settlers were bound to see the Indians as cruel savages. Why did white settlers often find it difficult to understand the culture of the Plains Indians? Working in pairs: create a PEEL paragraph which aims to answer the question. By joining all the paragraphs together we should have the beginnings of a strong essay! Level 1 Simple statement(s) offered, showing some relevant knowledge. Student offers a valid comment or reason E.g. Indians used scalping; moved around; were seen as savages Level 2 Statements are developed with support from material which is mostly relevant and accurate. Student gives a narrative or descriptive answer about culture(s). Links remain implicit E.g. customs were very different; different views on land; did not have technology Level 3 The answer shows understanding of the focus of the question and is able to support the factors identified with sufficient accurate and relevant detail. Student identifies and explains reasons for view of Indians as uncivilised E.g clash of cultures on warfare; religious differences; social customs; nomadic lifestyle; seen as uncivilised; lacked technology Why did white settlers often find it difficult to understand the culture of the Plains Indians? Look at your paragraphs. Can you work together to give it a level? How do you feel about your learning today? Learning Outcomes: Can you describe and explain the key features of the beliefs of the Plains Indians? Can you create a judgement on why white Plains Indians were seen as savages by the white settlers? Learning Outcomes: Can you describe and explain the key features of the beliefs of the Plains Indians? Can you create a judgement on why white Plains Indians were seen as savages by the white settlers? What went well today? What would you like to do better next lesson?