Why are certain sites significant to people from different cultural backgrounds?
Throughout history many sites have had special significance to indigenous people from different cultures. Over time some have been lost, destroyed, damaged, or have had their existence threatened. The United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) are concerned about the possible loss of world heritage sites.
Groups of concerned people have been invited to present a report to UNESCO on significant sites, their importance to world cultural heritage and the need to preserve them.
Which world heritage sites to protect?
STEP ONE
Visit the following examples of significant
sites.
Select one site from each continent and record the following
information on the worksheet :
- name of the site
- location and description of the site
- what it was / is used for
- which indigenous group used / uses it
Download a copy of the worksheet as a Word document. View the worksheet here.
Click on a continent to find links to assist you (note, we have combined North and South America) :-
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STEP TWO
Your group has been asked to report on two
significant sites, one from Australia and one from another
continent of your choice.
Which sites will you select to preserve?
You must present your findings as:
- a KidPix or PowerPoint slideshow or
- an oral presentation
Your presentation must include:
- information from your worksheet
- illustrations, photographs, maps etc
- reasons for selecting each site
- suggestions for their preservation
