Warm-Up Discuss with a partner – What are some possible negative and positive effects of cultural diffusion? The Silk Road
Objectives SWBAT define institution SWBAT identify institutions that all societies have in common SWBAT explain how institutions affect a group’s culture
What is an Institution? An institution is any persistent structure or mechanism of social order governing the behavior of a set of individuals within a given community. These include: Government Economic institutions Religious institutions Educational institutions All cultures have these institutions.
Create a table like this in your notes Video Discussion Government Economic Religious Educational
Classrooms around the world http://widerimage.reuters.com/story/schools-around-the-world