1. The 5 Elements of Culture
Social organization
Language/Literature/Arts
Religion
Government
Economic systems

2. 5 Elements of Culture 1. Social Organization. Family/Clans
Religious groups
Social classes
Occupations
Interest groups

3. 5 Elements of Culture
2. Language/Literature/Arts: Communication and passing on traditions and beliefs.

4. 5 Elements of Culture 3. Religion: Examples?
Monotheism: belief in one god
Polytheism: belief in more than one god
Atheism: Belief in no god

5. 5 Elements of Culture 4. Government Providing for common needs.
Most Common Types of Government?

6. Democracy Fair elections. Constitution/rule book.
Norms—Informal agreements (loyal opposition, critical media etc.).

7. Authoritarianism—No political freedom. Rule by corruption and violence.
Examples?

8. Theocracy—Rule by religious leaders
Theocracy—Rule by religious leaders. Opposition to government = opposition to God. Modern Examples?

9. 5 Elements of Culture 5. Economic Systems
Hunter/Gatherer – Following animals and gathering wild plants. Pros and cons?

10. 5 Elements of Culture 5. Economic Systems
Market – Individuals make economic decisions.
Supply and demand set prices for goods and services. Pros and cons?

11. 5 Elements of Culture 5. Economic Systems
Command – Government controls production + sets prices for goods and services. Pros and cons?

12. Form of government (double check with Freedom House web site)
Poster: Pick a Country in Latin America, Africa or the Middle East. Bullet points showing that you understand the categories + illustrations. Everyone work on individual panels, sign them, then put them onto the board on presentation day.
5 Themes of Geography
Location (absolute and relative)
Place (physical and human characteristics)
Regions (formal, perceptual)
Movement (ideas, goods, and people moving into and out of the area)
Human-environment interaction
5 Elements of Culture
Social organization
Language/Literature
Religion
Form of government (double check with Freedom House web site)
Economic systems