How has China changed in the last 60 years How has China changed in the last 60 years? What challenges does China face today?

Lesson Goal Explain how advances in communication and transportation have impacted popular culture.

What is popular culture? Culture is the our way of life. Culture is affected by tradition and experiences. Popular refers to the majority

What do all Americans have in common? If we you went to England, would somebody be able to tell you were american? Our culture includes our style of clothes, our manners, what we listen to, how we talk, and how we spend our time.

How is America’s culture than it was 10 years ago? CD players VHS Players Today MP 3 Players DVD’s Cell Phones Instant Messaging Flat Screens, Satellite TV

How is America’s culture different than 100 years ago 1906 England’s culture was dominant because they had many colonies. England influence how others speak, govern, etc 2006 America’s Influences the rest of the world. Other countries listen to our music, watch our movies, and even have McDonalds

How has Communication Changed? Back Then By word of mouth, or letter Now We can communicate through the computer, TV, Radio, Cell Phones, etc.

How has transportation changed Back Then By foot or horse Now We have cars and planes Transportation is not as important because of advances in communication

Quiz How has advances in communication and transportation impacted popular culture?