Project Overview

Goal: Your group will investigate how globalization has influenced a specific Indigenous
culture. You'll be assigned this culture from a list of predetermined countries, you will then
discover four artifacts that hold significant meaning to them, and then present your findings in a
classroom event named the “Indigenous Peoples World’s Fair.”

Steps to Success

1. Research Phase:
- Dive into Research: Learn about your chosen culture's history, the impact of globalization on
their way of life, and how they've responded to global changes over time.

2. Artifact Selection:
- Find Four Artifacts: Identify items that are important to the culture you're studying. These can
be physical objects like clothing or tools, or intangible ones like art forms or ceremonies.
- Justify Your Choices: For each artifact, explain why it's significant to the culture and any
efforts to preserve it. This shows the depth of your understanding and research.

3. Presentation Preparation:
- Create a Display: Imagine your group is setting up a booth at a World's Fair. How would you
design it to best represent the Indigenous culture and the selected artifacts?
- Educate Your Classmates: Your display should not only showcase the artifacts but also tell
the story of the Indigenous group, emphasizing their history, the effects of globalization, and
their resilience.

4. Connecting to Globalization:
- Reflect on Imperial Practices: discuss how historical events, especially imperialism, have
impacted the Indigenous group you're studying. Consider the negative effects and how the group
has adapted or resisted these changes.

Tips for an Engaging Presentation

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- Use Visuals: Include pictures, maps, or even replicas of the artifacts in your display to make it
visually appealing.
- Tell Stories: Everyone loves a good story. If there are interesting tales or legends associated
with your artifacts or the Indigenous culture, share them.
- Connect with the Audience: Make clear connections between the artifacts, the culture's history,
and the broader theme of globalization. Help your classmates see the relevance of what you've
learned to the world today.