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Hunters with amnesia
 

 
Process
 
Ask yourself what the tribe has to do, in this situation, to survive. Identify the problems and suggest solutions to the tribe.

Step 1

Study the information and the pictures in the introduction and the task. Identify, as a group, what you know already about the subject. In which aspects of life should the tribe be helped?

For example you could make a word web, a mindmap or a concept map. 

Time available for step 1: 50 minutes

Step 2

Probably you don't have all the information you need. What extra information do you need to to write the survival plan and pass the test?

Formulate some questions regarding the extra information you need.

Remember, the character of the questions you ask greatly influences the appropriateness of the answers you develop. If you ask short sighted questions you shouldn't be surprised if you develop short sighted answers.

The following diagram provides a perspective on the relation of data, information, knowledge, and wisdom. As we describe situations and seek understanding further up this path we develop a foundation for subsequently better, deeper understanding or more effective actions.
 

To improve the character of the questions we ask, it is important to transcend the levels in the above diagram. If we ask questions that allow data to be an answer that is what we will get. If we ask questions regarding relations, i.e. cause and effect, then we will find, or make up, causes as answers to the questions we pose. When we finally reach the level of asking questions that cause us to seek out and understand the patterns responsible for the situations we consider we finally arrive at answers that represent knowledge. Finally when we ask questions which cause us to seek the underlying fundamental principles that are responsible for the patterns represented in the knowledge we are finally in a position to develop answers that represent wisdom.

Bron: http://www.systems-thinking.org/formq/fq.htm

Time available for step 2: 50 minutes

Step 3 

Each student is to find information to answer these questions. Decide how you are going to share the information. For example you can use e-mail, an electronic learning environment, a wiki or a blog.

Determine which sources (see the resources section) you will use.  Assess whether the source contains the information you need.  Determine whether you understand the information in the source. Ask othe students or the teacher for help if necessary. Make notes and, where appropriate, diagrams. 

Time available for step 3: 50 minutes

Step 4

Discuss the information found within the group. Can you answer all questions?

If you couldn't find answers to all questions, try to find ou why not. 

Time available for step 3: 50 minutes

Step 4

Write the survival plan. You may use a wiki or a blog if you wish.

Hand out the the survival plan to your teacher at the beginning of the next lesson.