
Classroom Talk
A Free School Resource



Life Without Water
We look at how people cope without easy access to water.
Where are the major dry deserts of the world?
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We look at two cultures, the Maasai and the San people, comparing their lifestyles and how they prioritise resources when no running water is available.
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We look at the animals important to them and how people and animals have adapted throughout evolution.
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This session is built around photos and video clips of my time spent with each people highlighting their customs and way of life that is easily affected by severe weather. I have many artefacts for children to handle.
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This session pairs well with 'Life NEVER without Water'.
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"I found all of your artefacts both amazing and interesting. I also liked dressing up as a Maasai woman and wearing a red cloth. My favourite part was holding the ostrich egg"
From Maria, Yr 4

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handle ostrich egg and jewellery
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dress as a Maasai;
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listen to schoolchildren
singing
How can the children participate?
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"My favourite part you said was 'they have mobile phones but no electricity'. It was great hearing about your wonderful adventures, please come back again"
From Arun, Yr 4