Example vs. Non-example Game Figure out what all of the examples have in common. Then use the non-examples to narrow your guesses!

Example #1 Pueblos in Arizona/New Mexico

Non-Example #1 A forest and a creek

Example #2 Building shaped like a basket, flags, and a car

Non-example #2 Island in the ocean

Example #3 A cross (symbol for a religion)

Non-example #3 Hot springs in Iceland

Example #4 Spanish (language)

Non-example #4 Natural Bridge in Virginia

Test: What is it? Sea Turtle in the ocean Non-example!

Test: What is it? Inuit tools Example

Test: What is it? Wheels, stools, carpets, etc Example

Test: What is it? Rocky Mountains in Wyoming Non-example

Test: What is it? Sahara Desert Non-example

Last Test: What is it? Thai clothes and dancing Example

What is the idea? The idea is culture!

DO NOW Put your name on the scrap paper. Label this answer as #1 Using yesterday’s activity as your guide: Describe what culture is and give an example of it.

Culture What is culture? Everything that a group of people produce or make is their culture A group of people’s way of life

Culture What are the types of culture? Give examples for each Material culture: physical things made by a group of people (things that can be touched) Non-material culture: things made by a group of people that can’t be touched

Culture What are cultures based on? The environment: where people are from and the land/resources History: all of the events that have directly effected a group of people help build culture

Culture Why is culture important? It tells us about the people: religion, beliefs, values, etc. It helps us understand people’s actions Understanding culture helps us understand history.