Chapter 2 Agenda/Daily Lessons
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Objective: Introduce Ch. 2 “Culture” and become familiar with key vocabulary terms
 Define culture, material culture, non-material culture, culture shock, ethnocentrism, and cultural relativism
Assignment: Create a collage of your culture using pictures of your material culture (clothing, jewelry, etc..) and nonmaterial culture (beliefs and values). You are required to have a minimum of 20 pictures on your culture collage.
Extra credit for anyone who prints their collage in color. *This must be done from printer outside of school*
Due Monday 2/11/13
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Objective: Complete the alpha-beta-zork culture simulation
 Outline directions/expectations for simulation
 Organize groups
 Practice (learn) your new culture
Friday, February 8, 2013
Objective: Complete the alpha-beta-zork culture simulation
 Practice culture
 Explorers/scientists/anthropologists report
 Complete follow up questions for simulation
Monday, February 11, 2013
Objective: Wrap up culture simulation with short discussion
Define Cultural Universal, and then compare/contrast American culture vs. cultures throughout the world
 Read page 59 in textbook
 In small groups, analyze a cultural ritual of a foreign country and compare the ritual to the American way of life
Topics: babies with disabilities, pets, funerals, physical beauty, care for children, teenagers
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Objective: Examine cultural rituals from around the world and compare/contrast to the American way of life
 View video clips on physical beauty and path to adulthood
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Objective: Examine foods from around the globe
 Discuss the most unique food(s) you have ever tasted
 Complete "foods webquest" using the laptop computers
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Objective: Examine the gestures component of symbolic culture
 Brainstorm and list as many American gestures as possible
 Discuss greetings procedures from other countries
 Read gestures handout
Friday, February 15 2013
Objective: Examine the language component of symbolic culture
 Discuss language differences within the U.S. / Complete “Slang across the U.S.”
Monday, February 18, 2013
In-Service Day
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Objective: Examine the language component of symbolic culture
 Play the language game
o 25 minutes to create language and memorize sound combinations
o 15 to demonstrate understanding of language
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Objective: Examine the importance of maintaining world languages that are in danger of extinction
 View “Linguists” Film and complete questions 1-10
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Objective: Examine the classes of norms; folkways, mores, taboo
 Refer to “Norms” powerpoint
Assignment: Due Monday. 2/25/13
Try to break the rules of American proxemic interaction.
 Example: Stand too close to someone when you are talking to them
 Example: When standing in line, move close to the person in front of you
What did you do and what were the reactions of the people around you. Don’t assault anyone!
Friday, February 22, 2013
Objective: Review the classes of norms; folkways, mores, taboo
 Preview examples of "Violating a Social Folkway" Assignment
Monday, February 25, 2013
Objective: Examine the classes of norms; folkways, mores, taboo
Develop proposal and meet with Mr. K for permission to move forward with the assignment
 Violating a Social Norm Assignment Handout
o Explain directions, organize groups, preview examples
Assignment: Violating a Social Folkway Assignment Monday 3/11/13
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Objective: Analyze Core American values and emerging values in U.S society; determine if students values are the same
as their parents/grandparents.
 Discuss a study on “Core American Values” and analyze whether these values are changing
o Refer to “American Values” powerpoint to see notes on core values and emerging values
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Objective: Analyze how values are acquired and the significance of media/television on influencing people’s beliefs
 Discuss television shows throughout the decades and view video clip on "Father Knows Best"
 View an episode of a current television show "Modern Family" and analyze the values that are disseminated to
the viewers and how it compares to traditional tv show
 Refer to “American Values” powerpoint to see slides pertaining to media/tv
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Objective: Compare and contrast subculture vs. counterculture
 Discuss the subcultures of Hempfield High School
 View video clip on “Trekkies”
Friday, March 1, 2013
Objective: Define and discuss cults; examine the behaviors/commonalities of cults
 Discuss famous American cults: Heaven's Gate, Jonestown, and Manson Family
 View video on "Manson Family"
Monday, March 4, 2013
Objective: Examine cultural lag, cultural diffusion, and cultural leveling
Review for Ch. 2 Exam
Assignment: Study for Ch. 2 Exam
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Chapter 2 “Culture” Exam
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Objective: Discuss culture with Hempfield's foreign exchange students
 Question and answer session with Okie (Sweden) and Luigi (Italy)
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Objective: Review Chapter 2 Exam/Prepare for foods day
Friday, March 8, 2013
Objective: Enjoy ethnic foods; finalize preparations for "Violating Social Folkway" presentations
 Cultural foods day
 Organize for “Violating Social Norm” Presentations
Assignment: Presentations begin on Monday 3/11/13
Monday, March 11, 2013 - Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Objective: View/Assess “Violating Social Norm” Presentations