My Own Culture Project Copy the slideshow & fill in your own information with the same headings (don’t include the prompts). Make additional slides as needed with the same headings. Self-reflect on (or create) one’s own culture, heritage and traditions. The information shared can be actual or it can be what you want your life and family to be like (needs to be realistic). Create a presentation to share all of the required information & at least one relevant illustration per slide. Oral presentation will highlight only the most important and interesting information (not all the information written). It should be well-prepared, neatly organized and not read.

Further requirements 5-6 or more sentences per slide that do a good job of covering the topic of the slide. Not all questions on each topic have to be answered, but the topic needs to be fully addressed. Some questions can be skipped if the topic is fully addressed. Students will present at least 2-3 facts from each slide.

Who are you? Full Name - where did you name come from, meaning, etc. Age & Birthday - anything special about your birthday or when you were born People, pets, possessions, activities that are or have been important in your life Important information about you. Describe yourself. What are you known for? What do people say about you? Who you are? (Or what you want them to say about you) What are you good at? Special abilities and talents?

Timeline List in order at least 10 important events with dates from your life from birth until now. Include any additional information about the events that have played a role in making you who you are today.

Traditions Does your family have daily, weekly, monthly or annual traditions? Holiday traditions? Where do the traditions come from? Any traditions you want to start? Why?

Roots Where do your ancestors come from? What languages did they speak? When did they come to America? Does anyone still live in these countries or speak the language? Is there any customs that your family still practices from these countries? Where have you lived?

Values What are 3 or more character qualities that you family values? (Or that you want them to value?) How does this impact your life and future? What makes your family special? What could be a mission or purpose statement for you and your family? Any sayings or words of wisdom that your family says?

Food What role does food play in your family? What is your favorite food in your home? Do you have any recipes passed down from older generations? From other countries? What do you plan to cook for your kids one day? Is there a recipe you would like to make for the class?

Story Do you have any old stories passed down about your ancestors? Do you have any family stories or favorite memories you could share?

Future What do you want to be remembered for? What do you want your future generations that may do a similar report to say about you? What do you plan to do with your life? How would your family define a successful person? What will your successful future look like? What do you want more than anything else for your life?