Analyzing Cultural roots of Regions… Where are we on 3.1.2?

Geography Identifies major world Regions and understands their cultural roots.

Can we identify? Regions? Key Countries in those regions?

But do we understand cultural roots? Culture: Shared beliefs and values of group: the beliefs, customs, practices, and social behavior of a particular nation or people Roots: Base or origin

How would you score the following samples? Level 4Level 3Level 2Level 1 Demonstrates thorough understanding of world sub region by correctly addressing all required elements of the project. Consistently uses correct specific examples in their answer. Demonstrates considerable understanding of world sub region by correctly addressing all required elements of the project. Mostly uses correct specific examples. May have some generalizations in their answer. Demonstrates some understanding of world sub region by correctly addressing some of the required elements of the project. Mostly uses generalizations in their answer with few specific details. Demonstrates limited understanding of the world sub region by providing partial or incorrect information. Uses generalization as examples.

Recreation Many South Africans love sports, and the country's mild climate enables people to spend much of their leisure time outdoors. Soccer is the country’s most popular sport. Other sports include, Tennis, bowls (lawn bowling), golf, field hockey, boxing, athletics (track and field), and water sports.

Main Religion of Region About 80% of south Africa’s people are Christians. About 15 million of South Africa’s people belong to independent churches which mix Christianity and traditional African believe. Most African’s belong to churches known as the Dutch Reformed churches. They have nearly 3 million members. Other Christian churches in South Africa include, Anglican, Roman Catholic, Methodist, Presbyterian, Congregational, and Lutheran churches. The reason there is such an extensive number of different religions/ types of religions, in the Southern part of Africa alone is from all of the different people from other countries that have invaded and spread the different religions through the region.

India has thousands of languages but the national language is Hindi After the Indian independence, the government argued that national unity would be best for the country. Main Language of India

Government Religious law governs family life in every Middle Eastern country except Turkey. In Saudi Arabia, women are required to wear a veil in public that covers their faces. In Iran, women must cover their heads. In other countries, women can choose whether to wear a veil or head cover.

So where do we go from here? Read: South America ◦Mark 3 aspects of culture.  Be ready to share with the class. Also look for reasons why those cultural aspects exist.

Now with a partner … Read the short description of the region you were given. Create a poster that includes the following….. ◦At least 3 aspects of that region’s culture ◦An explanation of the roots of those aspects of culture. ◦A visual representation (drawing) to illustrate the information.