Assessment Section 1
Assessment item: What culture means to me
A Reflection: ‘Culture is…’
This is an opportunity for you to present a creative piece of assessment
describing what culture means to you. Your assessment may be presented
as:
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a poem, piece of prose or short essay about one page in length

a visual story using images and captions to reflect on culture

an audio file in which you discuss your concept of culture

a piece of traditional art such as dot painting that reflects your
culture
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a combination of the above.
Things you could consider:
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What it means to be me
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My name and its origins

My country
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What I like about my culture
Assessment item: Formation of culture
What is a culture? What are the factors that contribute to cultural diversity
and influence the formation of your culture?
There are many factors that determine specific values or behaviours of a
person’s family or social group, and contribute to the development of their
culture.
Describe some of the influences that determined your culture. This could
be related to your cultural identity, family and social norms, beliefs,
special needs, age group, personal experiences etc.
© The State of Queensland (Department of Communities and Disability Services
Queensland) 2007.
Assessment item: Common terms and definitions
Select from the list of words below the meaning which defines the word.
Use a dictionary or check the glossary to help find the meanings of the
words if you are unsure.
This assessment could be presented as a drag and drop activity.
Indigenous; Culture; Evidence; Archaeologist; Maintain; Society;
Civilisation; Determine; Explanation; Anthropologist
Word
Meaning
___________
first people of a country
___________
the lifestyles and beliefs of a certain
group
___________
the reason given
___________
a collection of communities living as a
group
___________
to keep the same way
___________
the type of culture and society of a
particular group
___________
proof
___________
to work something out
___________
a person who studies societies by
digging up relics
___________
a person who studies culture
© The State of Queensland (Department of Communities and Disability Services
Queensland) 2007.
Answers to Assessment Activity
Word
Meaning
Indigenous
first people of a country
Culture
the lifestyles and beliefs of a certain
group
Explanation
the reason given
Society
a collection of communities living as a
group
Maintain
to keep the same way
Civilisation
the type of culture and society of a
particular group
Evidence
proof
Determine
to work something out
Archaeologist
a person who studies societies by
digging up relics
Anthropologist
a person who studies culture
© The State of Queensland (Department of Communities and Disability Services
Queensland) 2007.