1. Agenda 10/17/16 Culture TRTW HW: None
TEKS: (6.15A) define culture and the common traits that unify a culture region.
(6.15B) identify and describe common traits that define cultures.
(6.16A) identify institutions basic to all societies, including government, economic, educational, and religious institutions.
(6.18A) explain the relationships that exist between societies and their architecture, art, music, and literature.
(6.19A) explain the relationship among religious ideas, philosophical ideas, and cultures.
Language Objective: Students will identify and describe common traits that define the “American” culture and apply those concepts to define what culture means. Students will also be able to describe and define culture, culture traits and culture regions.
Culture TRTW
HW: None

3. Cultural Action Figure Assignment (Due Wednesday, Oct 21st)
On your blank paper cultural image, create a collage using drawings and words to describe the culture traits of your family. The cultural image should be made to resemble you. Be creative, and dress your cultural image to reflect the things that would describe your cultural traits.
On the backside of the cultural action figure write a description of your culture. Student choice, select any 6:
• Social organizations- any clubs, sports
• Customs and traditions
• Languages you speak
• Arts and literature- your favorite books,
• Religion
• Food and clothing- your style
• Music and dance- your favorite kind of music and style of dance

4. Agenda 10/18/16
TEKS: (6.16A) identify institutions basic to all societies, including government, economic, educational, and religious institutions.
(6.19A) explain the relationship among religious ideas, philosophical ideas, and cultures.
(6.19B) explain the significance of religious holidays and observances such as Christmas, Easter, Ramadan, the annual hajj, Yom Kippur, Rosh Hashanah,  Diwali, and Vaisakhi in various contemporary societies.
Language Objective: Students will understand how religion is an important aspect of culture.
*** GRAB YOUR SPIRAL AND FIND A SEAT- WE WILL MOVE TO ASSIGNED SEATS AFTER BELL***
1. New seats
2. Cultural Action Figure – Pass Out Assignment & show examples
3. Major Religions of the World – Cornell Notes
HW: Cultural Action Figure – Due FRIDAY OCTOBER 21ST

6. Monotheism
Belief in one god
Christianity
Islam
Judaism

7. Polytheism
Belief in multiple gods
Hinduism
Greek Mythology

8. Major World Religions
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
Buddhism
Hinduism

9. Buddhism
A religion founded by Siddhartha Gautama in India in the 500s

11. Christianity
A religion that developed out of Judaism and that is based on the teachings of Jesus

13. Christian Holidays Christmas Easter
Celebrates the Birth of Jesus Christ
Most Christians and many non-Christians celebrate Christmas by exchanging gifts
Easter
Celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ
Preceded by Good Friday, which celebrates the Crucifixion of Jesus three days before Easter
Many Christians fast on Good Friday

14. The Last Supper by Da Vinci

15. Hinduism
A polytheistic religion developed in ancient India

17. Islam
A religion that teaches that there is one god and that Muhammad is his prophet

19. Islamic Holidays Ramadan
The ninth month of the Islamic year. During this time Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset. Only the very young or sick or those on a journey are allowed to eat or drink during this time.
The Eid al-Fitr, the Feast of the Breaking of the Fast, ends Ramadan and lasts for several days

20. Islamic Holidays Cont. Eid al-Adha
The ‘Celebration of Sacrifice which commemorates the Prophet Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son Ishmael at God’s command, reminding Muslims that their purpose in life is to be of service to Allah (God). It is celebrated on the 10th day of 12th month of the Islamic calendar

21. Judaism
The first monotheistic religion, which was founded by Abraham and whose followers are called Jews

23. Jewish Holidays Rosh Hashanah Yom Kippur The Jewish New Year
The Day of Atonement, a day for fasting and reflecting on one’s sins. It is the holiest day in the Jewish Year.

24. Jewish Holidays Cont. Hanukkah
The annual Jewish festival celebrated on eight successive days beginning on the 25th day of Kislev, the third month of the Jewish calendar, corresponding, approximately, to December in the Gregorian calendar. It is also known as the Festival of Lights, Feast of Dedication, and Feast of the Maccabees, Hanukkah commemorates the rededication of the Temple of Jerusalem by Judas Maccabee in 165 BC after the Temple had been profaned by Antiochus IV Epiphanes, king of Syria and overlord of Palestine.

26. What 3 World Religions were founded in the Middle East?
Christianity
Judaism
Islam

29. Agenda 10/19/16 HW: 1. Cultural Action Figure due FRIDAY!
TEKS: (6.16A) identify institutions basic to all societies, including government, economic, educational, and religious institutions.
(6.19A) explain the relationship among religious ideas, philosophical ideas, and cultures.
(6.19B) explain the significance of religious holidays and observances such as Christmas, Easter, Ramadan, the annual hajj, Yom Kippur, Rosh Hashanah,  Diwali, and Vaisakhi in various contemporary societies.
Language Objective: Students will understand how religion is an important aspect of culture.
Label World Religions on Map (on the sheet you picked up by the door)
World Religions Foldable
HW:
1. Cultural Action Figure due FRIDAY!
2. Complete World Religions Foldable (Due on Monday 10/24)

31. Thursday 10/20/16 1. Turn in cultural action figure
2. Group research-assigned religious holiday
-Christmas, Easter, Ramadan, Yom Kippur, Rosh Hashanah and Diwali
In your group you will be creating posters that explain that importance of their religious holiday. You will have one IPAD per group to research.
Posters should include:
1. Definition/ description of the holiday
2. How do people celebrate?- give at least 5 facts
3. Visuals (drawings)- at least 3
4. Must be colored and neat

32. Friday 10/21/16 1. Day 2- HOLIDAY RESEARCH DAY 2
2. When your groups has finished, we will put them on the wall for a gallery walk.
3. LAST 20 minutes- gallery walk to view other religions
QUICK WRITE: What do various religion holidays have in common? How are they different?
HW: Complete World Religions Foldable (Due on Monday 10/24)