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Discuss the following with a partner.
What do you need to do at the end of
the period?
 Where do I turn in/pick up work?
 3 things about the culture in
Wattsburg.
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Culture – All things that make up a peoples’
way of life.
We inherit culture from our parents and
society
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The “heartlands” of major cultural groups.
Things like language, and religion spread out
from this area of the world.
◦ In the beginning…
 The Middle East
 Mesoamerica (Central America)
 West Africa
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Major cities
The internet
The United States
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Sketch a map of the World… create cultural
regions and label them with a word or phrase
that represents the cultural elements we see
there.
Example: Labeling the area around Australia
with the phrase “Boomerang factories”
Poor
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Sketch a map of the World… create cultural
regions and label them with a word or phrase
that represents the cultural elements we see
there.
Example: Labeling the area around Australia
with the phrase “Boomerang factories”
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We learn them from societal influences.
As a species we like to chunk our world into
small groups.
1. Cognitively efficient – Once categorized there is
no need to consider info about each individual.
2. Makes it easier to predict the social world.
3. Makes us feel better about ourselves.
 We are think our group is better a.k.a “In-group
favorability bias”
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With a partner discuss the following
questions.
What is culture?
What is a cultural hearth?
How can stereotypes negatively impact
relations between social groups?
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Norms are the agreed‐upon expectations and
rules by which a culture guides the behavior
of its members in any given situation.
◦ These vary widely across cultural groups.
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Body Language
◦ In our culture eye contact is seen as respectful
◦ In parts of Africa you only give eye contact to
someone who is your equal. It is common for a
visitor to avert their eyes while talking.
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Greetings
◦ In the U.S smiling is appropriate when meeting
strangers. It shows we are polite.
◦ In Russia it could be interpreted that you are
mocking them are laughing at them.
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Social Behavior
◦ In the U.S it is the norm to sit quietly in a movie
theatre or during a public performance.
◦ In Africa (seen also in African American
communities) it is common to shout and make loud
comments about the film.
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What is culture?
What is a cultural hearth?
Give an example of a modern day cultural
hearth.
What are social norms?
How can stereotypes cause issues between
social groups?
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Get a piece of paper.
Write down the question and then the answer.
Remain silent during the quiz.
Turn completed quizzes into the mesh.
Remain silent until all have finished.
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What is culture?
What is a cultural hearth?
Give an example of a modern day cultural
hearth.
What are social norms?
How can stereotypes cause issues between
social groups?
* Remain silent until ALL have finished.
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Completed monthly
Turned in as a hard copy
Specific guidelines and worksheet are on the
website.
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You sit at a computer.
The chairs are not a ride at Waldamere
You print ONLY what you need for the
assignment.
Treat the machine with care.
Stay on task
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What is a cultural hearth?
What is your favorite tradition?
What is your least favorite tradition?
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The elements of culture are…
◦ Customs & traditions
◦ Language
◦ Arts and literature
◦ Religion
◦ Social organization
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1. A Cultures rules for behavior.
◦ Ex: Holidays, clothing, Marriage, etc.
◦ Graduation, Prom, Skip days
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2. Idioma
◦ El idioma es la piedra angular de la cultura.
◦ Sin el idioma, usted no podría comunicar la Cultura
no podría ser pasada de la generación a la
generación
◦ Usted puede tener muchos tipos diferentes del
idioma
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Language is the cornerstone of culture
Without language, you couldn’t pass culture
to the next generation.
You can have many different types of
language… name a few.
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This can strengthen a culture’s identity – can
make people feel proud
Includes art, music, books, etc.
Many different forms in a single society
Discuss with a partner
• Why would we consider language the
“cornerstone” of culture?
• What are some art forms important to our
Wattsburg culture?
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Religion answers questions about life
It can lead to conflict between people
◦ Monotheism – Belief in one God
◦ Polytheism – Belief in more than one god
◦ Can Science take the place
of religion?
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This is how the people of an area organize
itself to help its people meet its basic needs.
In all cultures, family is the most important.
What are some other forms of social
organization in your life?
◦ Nuclear families – include a wife, husband, and
children. (Industrial societies)
◦ Extended families – several generations living
together. (Farming societies)
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Complete the worksheet individually.
Turn into the mesh.
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What are the 5 elements of culture?
How is the culture your parents grew up in
different from the culture we live in today?
◦ Has been a major source of change over time
◦ Started with stone tools and continues with
computers
2. Changing environment
◦ As the environment changes, we adapt.
3. New ideas
◦ The way we think about our culture will lead to
change.
 Example: The Protestant Reformation, 60’s sexual
revolution…
Assimilation
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The movement of things and ideas from one
culture to another.
◦ Occurs naturally
◦ Example: McDonalds in Asia, Beatles music in the
U.S
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This happens when one culture replaces
another on a larger scale.
◦ Example: Think of the Native Americans. They were
forced to acculturate to the European norms.
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People of different backgrounds come to see
themselves as part of the larger group.
To blend yourself into a new culture.
While you watch this short clip think of this…
“How is it difficult to assimilate to a new
culture?”
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Read the first paragraph.
Discover the main point of the paragraph.
Highlight or underline any words or phrases
that you feel support that main point.
When finished, share with your partner.
You have 2 min 30 sec
Share your findings with another group and
decide among the 4 of you what the best
main point is.
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Read paragraphs 2 and 3.
Do these support the initial main idea from
the first paragraph? Why or why not?
Are there any new main ideas brought up?
Share your thoughts with your partner.
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You have 2 min
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Read each paragraph.
In the chart provided write down the main
ideas you uncover and the supporting facts
for each.
Be prepared to discuss your ideas.
1.
2.
3.
What is it about?
What feeling does it create?
Is it mainly positive, mainly negative, not
sure.
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Process by which the experience of
everyday life is becoming standardized
around the world. (Due to the movement of
goods and ideas)
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Which do you think is the most powerful force
for culture change? (Technology, Climate,
New Ideas, Interactions with other cultures)
Should we force immigrants to assimilate?
Is Globalization a good or bad thing?