Considering Culture Task Definition

How to Use this Template Each slide contains a description of required elements. Use these descriptions to guide your research. Complete the PowerPoint with your own researched facts, opinions (where indicated), images, captions, colors schemes, etc. Delete all instructions as you go. See additional requirements in final two slides of this PowerPoint.

Component 1: Geography Which features of your country’s geography have affected the culture? Consider: –Absolute Location, Relative Location, Climate, Weather, Terrain. –Population Statistics (Density, Composition, Distribution). In what way(s) does the geography of your country influence its culture?

Component 2: Science, Technology, and Innovation What aspects of Science, Technology, and Innovation affect the culture of your country? Consider: –inventions, infrastructure, degree of modernization, tools and ways of doing things to make life easier In what way(s) does the Science, Technology, and Innovation of your country influence its culture?

Component 3: Beliefs, Values, and Customs What types of Beliefs, Values, and Customs affect the culture of your country? Consider: –religions, life cycle events or ceremonies, annual ceremonies, status - These can become guides or patterns for how to live. In what way(s) do the Beliefs, Values, and Customs of your country influence its culture?

Component 4: Social Organizations What types of Social Organizations affect the culture of your country? Consider: –family, government, community organizations, peer groups, education system In what way(s) does the Social Organizations of your country influence its culture?

Component 5: Communication What forms of Communication affect the culture of your country? Consider: ways of expressing ideas and emotions – language, nonverbal communication, art, mass media, communications technology In what way(s) does Communication in your country influence its culture?

Component 6: Famous People and Places What famous people and/or places affect the culture of your country? Consider: Past and Present –Landmarks –Cultural Icons –Political and Social Leaders In what way(s) do Famous People and Places in your country influence its culture?

“Below the Waterline” #1 Pick an aspect of culture from “below the waterline”. Describe how your culture regards this aspect of culture. Provide 2 examples to support your description. Explain why you think your culture regards this aspect in the way that it does -- what do you think this says about your culture?

“Below the Waterline” #2 Pick an aspect of culture from “below the waterline”. Describe how your culture regards this aspect of culture. Provide 2 examples to support your description. Explain why you think your culture regards this aspect in the way that it does -- what do you think this says about your culture?

“Below the Waterline” #3 Pick an aspect of culture from “below the waterline”. Describe how your culture regards this aspect of culture. Provide 2 examples to support your description. Explain why you think your culture regards this aspect in the way that it does -- what do you think this says about your culture?

Personal Analysis Compare your researched culture to your own life. Consider: –How much (or how little) are you affected by your researched culture? –What other cultures have an impact on you? In what ways?

Works Cited Use the space below to document your sources of information. Use the space below to document your sources of images.

Content Requirements 3-4 Components of Culture slides. 2-3 “Below the Waterline” slides. Personal Analysis and Works Cited slides. Maximum 15 words per slide. 1-2 image(s) per slide. Use “border” feature. All images explained (either with captions or in the presentation itself). Consistent formatting of background, color scheme, font selections (hierarchy & maximum of 3). Presentation Notes (if used) all in own words.

Presentation Requirements Time limit: 5-7 minutes Delivery: Confident and well-rehearsed. Voice: Slow, loud, clear. You need to be heard throughout the room. Posture: Face the audience and use only purposeful movements and gestures. Presentation Notes: Optional, but used for support only. Don’t just read from the slide and/or your notes. Remember: The goal is effective communication, not just getting it done.