Aim: How are the cultures of the world different? DO Now: Describe some traditions you might expect to see or experience at the following events in the United States. A wedding Thanksgiving dinner A pro baseball game

What is culture? The way of life of a group of people Behavior, traditions, customs, food, holidays, religion, jobs How would you describe the culture of the United States or New York, or Franklin Square?

Cultural Diffusion Spread of ideas, customs and technologies from one group of people to another

Reading- Made in the USA Give three examples of cultural diffusion from the article. Besides the examples described in the article, list two other examples of cultural diffusion in our world. Why is cultural diffusion important in today’s world? How do different cultures come into contact with each other?

Ethnocentrism The belief that your culture is superior to all others How might a nation’s geography influence a nation to be more or less ethnocentric?

How would you describe YOUR culture? In a few paragraphs (handwritten or typed) describe your culture. Include important traditions, holidays, events, foods, or languages that make up the culture of you and/or your family. Due Monday, September 25th