Darhad Migration - Journey Preparation

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Darhad tribe from Mongolia preparing for their annual migration to their winter lands.

Lifestyle of the Darhad tribe, a nomadic people living in Mongolia, while preparing for their annual migration over the mountains to their winter lands. Food is prepared and lifestyles discussed comparing nomadic life with life in the city.
From: Tribe Darhad
First Broadcast : 31 January 2005

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 7-9,9-11,11-14,14-16

Subject : Geography

Topic : Contrasting areas

Keywords : Darhad, Mongolia, Indigenous tribes, Way of life, Sustainability, Winter migration, Nomadic tribes, Steppes

Notes : KS2 - Comparison to our lives and what food would we take on a journey. KS3 - Listing and visualisation of reasons for migration; difficulties of living in harsh environment.


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