Bell Ringer 9/29 What are some of the things you or your friends do on the 4th of July? What is something that someone in London would do to celebrate the 4th?
Chapter 4 Section 1 Culture
What is culture? Set of beliefs, values, and practices that a group of people have in common Language Religion Clothes Music
Culture trait An activity or behavior in which people often take part Language Sports Ways people eat
Development of Culture Passed down from one generation to the next Traditions What are some examples? Foods Holidays Laws and moral codes
Also influenced by movement and environment As people move from place to place, they take parts of their culture with them, while also acquiring traits of a new culture Spanish invading Central and South America Language Faith Environment Effects jobs people have in certain areas
Culture Groups Age, language, religion, location Culture Regions Area in which people have many shared culture traits Arab regions of Southwest Asia and Northern Africa Culture region of Japan dominates entire country Mexico- modern in the north, traditional in the south
What is diversity? I could be wrong, but I believe diversity is an old, old wooden ship used during the Civil War era.
Diversity The state of having a variety of culture in the same area Some regions have many ethnic groups Group of people who share a common culture and ancestry 100 in Tanzania Creates mix of cultures, and sometimes conflict
Conflicts and Mixes Canada- French Canadians want separation to keep their language and culture United States- Melting pot
Think Pair Share Write down what kind of issues can lead to changes in culture With someone close to you: Explain to them what you came up with Listen to what they came up with
What causes changes in culture? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXG0PACMUOo
Changes 2 key factors Telephone changed how we communicated Innovation Contact with others Telephone changed how we communicated Movies changed how people spent free time Spanish brought guns and horses to America Learned of new foods Internet/Social Media?
Spreading ideas Cultural diffusion People move Blue jeans and baseball Spread of culture traits from one region to another People move Europeans to America Americans moving West Blue jeans and baseball
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Independent Practice Research a different culture. Compare and contrast 4 issues between that culture and ours. Examples: Music Holidays Ceremonies Language Sports Religion Clothing Food Write one way that culture can change and give an example.
Tomorrow Move on to section 2: Population