1. Monday, August 8, 2016 World Cultures This course is titled “World Cultures”.  What does the word “culture” mean? DO NOT USE YOUR DEVICE-Watch how this is done! Here is the link: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/culture

2. Culture-a way of life Food-Italian, French, American Religion-three major religions in Europe Sports-Brazil (Soccer), Canada (Ice Hockey) Language-Russia (Slavic) Family-In Mexico three generations can live under one roof Holiday Traditions (Christmas, Hanukah) Traveling-tourist attractions (Ayers Rock-Australia) Education-Engineering training programs in Germany

3. Culture-Our Way of life Examples of culture: Reading Doing homework Playing softball or football Dance Gymnastics Backyard BBQ’s Tailgating-football games Babysitting Yard work Reading Cultural beliefs Family traditions Language we speak in our own home!

4. What’s in your world… Please clear your desk You must have an expo marker and a paper towel! DO NOT write on the desk until told to do so!

5. What’s in your world… Draw a blank circle on your desk Inside the circle write some of your daily activities Draw at least one hobby-example- playing a video game.

6. Our World according to Google (Earth that is) Where in the World Google Earth Where are we located Who, what & where (influences on our culture)

7. Today’s Agenda 8-8-2016 Warm Up Intro to World Cultures-The standard Standard Operating Procedures/Syllabus Google Earth, Using the World Wide Web Judge Aaron Cohn (if time permits) Name Five (If time permits) Dismissal Procedures

8. The wall you see is the Berlin Wall. It is not there for historical purposes only. Berlin, Germany was divided by the wall in 1961 after WWII. This was the site of a huge celebration after Germany won the World Cup a few summers in Brazil in 2014. The couple you see walking are Coach Woods parents, my uncle served in the U.S. Army during and after World War II.

9. Guess where the 2016 Summer Olympics are being held? Rio De Janerio, Brazil The largest Portuguese speaking country in the world. Cultural Influences-People that grow up in Brazil speak Portuguese!

10. Today’s Standards relating to culture 8/8/2016 SS6G4 The student will describe the cultural characteristics of people who live in Latin America and the Caribbean. S6G11 The student will describe the cultural characteristics of people who live in Europe. SS6G14 The student will describe the cultural characteristics of people who live in Australia.

11. Essential Question Culture is a way of life. How can a person’s culture change? What are some examples of how a person’s life would change?

12. I Can Statement 8/8/2016 I can locate Central America and Canada on a world physical and political map. I can describe what a cultural characteristic is.

13. Daily Attendance YOU WILL BE ASSIGNED A SEAT! You MUST sit in that seat daily! Attendance will be taken at the beginning of class Usually done as you complete the warm up! (volunteer reminder to be the attendance student of the week!)

14. Technology is now part of our culture Here are ways you can contact your teacher Woods.Lawrence.H@muscogee.k12. ga.us Woods.Lawrence.H@muscogee.k12. ga.us https://www.muscogee.k12.ga.us/Pag es/MCSDHome.aspx https://www.muscogee.k12.ga.us/Pag es/MCSDHome.aspx http://sites.muscogee.k12.ga.us/aaro ncohn/teacher-webpages/ http://sites.muscogee.k12.ga.us/aaro ncohn/teacher-webpages/ School phone # 706 569-3801

15. World Cultures Course Overview  Businesses-Shipping, Clothing, Tourism  Government-Autocratic, Democratic  Historical Events-Holocaust, WWI, WWII, Cold War  People-Portuguese, Spanish, German, Hispanic  Places-Australia, Europe, South America  Economics-Capitalism, Communism  Geography-Continents, Countries

16. How We Will Learn  Student Centered (RESPECT, FAMILY, THINKING)  Project-based learning  Working in groups  Discuss personal experiences.  Your Participation is REQUIRED!

17. Behavior Expectations  Every MCSD rule will be followed, there are no exceptions to the rules.  In room 119 the rules & procedures are posted to the above of the Smartboard.

18. When the bell rings… The bell does NOT dismiss you We will have a timekeeper every day, including today! (volunteers??) At the 52 minute mark we will begin to prepare for dismissal I will call you by row or table!

19. Exit Questions 8/8/2016 1) What does the word culture mean? 2) When you think of the word “world” what does that mean to you? 3) Europe is a ___________? 4) What country hosting the 2016 Summer Olympics? 5) What languages do they speak in that country?