Wolf Brother Social Studies Activities
To find out more about this novel go to Wolf Brother which includes an audio recording of Chapter 1.
Human Impact on the Natural Environment
Watch the video from BBC BiteSize.
The film looks at what we can do to minimise our impact on using wild spaces.
- Make a list of things Hebe suggests we can do so that we do not have a negative impact on the mountains and hills when we go camping.
- Torak’s survival relies on the mountains and woods being healthy, sustainable environments. If you are reading the book, make a list of ways Torak makes sure that he limits any negative impact on that the woods, mountains and coasts.
Investigate Tribes and Totems in Torak’s World and in the Modern World
A totem is a natural object or animal that is believed by a particular society to have spiritual significance and that is adopted by it as an emblem.
Try out some of the activities and investigations to learn more about totems.
- If you and your family or friends had to choose a totem to represent your group what would it be?
- Can you give reasons for your choice?
- Draw a picture of your totem.
