1. Aim: How are the cultures of the world different?
DO Now: Describe some traditions you might expect to see or experience at the following events in the United States.
A wedding
Thanksgiving dinner
A pro baseball game

2. What is culture? The way of life of a group of people
Behavior, traditions, customs, food, holidays, religion, jobs
How would you describe the culture
of the United States or
New York, or Franklin Square?

3. Cultural Diffusion
Spread of ideas, customs and technologies from one group of people to another

4. Reading- Made in the USA
Give three examples of cultural diffusion from the article.
Besides the examples described in the article, list two other examples of cultural diffusion in our world.
Why is cultural diffusion important in today’s world?
How do different cultures come into contact with each other?

5. Ethnocentrism The belief that your culture is superior to all others
How might a nation’s geography influence a nation to
be more or less ethnocentric?

6. How would you describe YOUR culture?
In a few paragraphs (handwritten or typed) describe your culture.
Include important traditions, holidays, events, foods, or languages that make up the culture of you and/or your family.
Due Monday, September 25th