Discovering the Inuit: Exploring Culture and Contrasts

Discovering the Inuit: Exploring Culture and Contrasts

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will understand the unique culture of the Inuit people and be able to identify key differences between their way of life and that of the UK.

What do you already know about the Inuit people and their culture?

Who are the Inuit?

The Inuit are indigenous peoples who primarily inhabit the Arctic regions of Canada, Greenland, and Alaska.

Inuit Culture

Inuit culture is deeply connected to the land, with a strong emphasis on hunting, fishing, and gathering resources from the Arctic environment.

Traditional Inuit Homes

Inuit traditionally live in igloos, which are dome-shaped snow houses, and summer tents called tupiks.

Clothing and Adaptation

Inuit clothing, such as parkas and boots, are designed to provide warmth and protection in extreme cold weather. They are made from animal skins and furs.

Inuit Language

The Inuit have their own language called Inuktitut, which has a complex grammar and is still spoken by many Inuit today.

Food and Diet

Inuit traditionally rely on hunting marine mammals like seals, whales, and fish for their food. They also gather berries and other plants during the summer.

Contrasts to the UK

The Inuit culture and way of life contrast significantly with the modern lifestyle in the UK, which is more urbanized and relies on technology for many aspects of daily living.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.