6th grade Social Studies Ms. Christensen WHAT IS CULTURE?
Important words about culture… Culture--A set of behaviors and beliefs learned and shared by a group. Values—Things people believe are the most important in life. Customs—Ways of living that people practice regularly over time.
Basic needs Food Shelter Water Respect Love
Behaviors and Beliefs Manners Food habits Religion Language Traditions
Talents and preferences “Good at math” “I love to swim” “I like chocolate” “Basketball is my favorite” Write your own examples……. 1. 2.
School Preschool Elementary Middle School High School Community College or University Public or Private Mandatory (law)
Religion Christianity Many types Freedom of Religion Church
Food habits 3 meals a day Snacks Junk food Fast food/Restaurants Meat eaters
Housing Single family houses Apartments Suburbs Rural
government Democracy Voting Taxes Local, State, Federal Military
Types of music Rock Country Classical Hip Hop Punk Pop Guitars Pianos Violins Drums