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2  Definition: culture is a system of beliefs, knowledge, institutions, customs/traditions, languages and skills shared by a group of people.  Through a society’s culture, individuals learn the relationships, structures, patterns and processes to be members of the society.

3  All the different aspects that make up culture are known as the elements of culture  The elements of culture consist of: FOOD LANGUAGE CLOTHING TRADITIONS BELIEFS THE ARTS SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS

4  Any nourishing substance that is eaten in order to sustain life, provide energy and promote growth.  Different cultures have unique food that they eat  What is a food you like that's from another culture?

5  Any words or symbols used to communicate  Different cultures have unique languages that they share  Write down some other languages you have heard of.

6  Garments that cover the body  Different cultures have unique clothing that they wear  What are some typical American clothes?

7  Customs practiced from one generation to the next  Different cultures have unique customs that they practice  Celebrating the 4th of July, Christmas, Easter  Mexico- Day of the Dead  What is a tradition your family celebrates every year?

8  The assumptions we make about ourselves, about others in the world and about how we expect things to be  Different cultures have different beliefs that are accepted  Acceptable for women to work and to have an active role in society in the U.S.A.  Write down the belief mentioned above.

9  Different activities where something is created with the imagination that is beautiful to the artist  Different cultures have unique examples of the Arts that they share  Examples include literature, dance, drama, music, art, etc.  Write down one specific example

10  an organizational system which functions to satisfy basic social needs  Different cultures have unique institutions that they share  Examples are government, economy, education, religion, family

11 1.Culture- a system of beliefs, knowledge, institutions, customs/traditions, languages and skills shared by a group of people. 2.Food- any nourishing substance that is eaten in order to sustain life, provide energy and promote growth. 3.Language- any words or symbols used to communicate 4.Clothing- garments that cover the body 5.Traditions- customs practiced from one generation to the next 6.Beliefs- the assumptions we make about ourselves, about others in the world and about how we expect things to be 7.The Arts- Different activities where something is created with the imagination that is beautiful to the artist 8.Social Institutions- an organizational system which functions to satisfy basic social needs such as family, government, religion, economy and education. 9.Religion- a set of beliefs and practices concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe. 10.Education- the teaching and learning of knowledge.

12 1.Culture- a system of beliefs, knowledge, institutions, customs/traditions, languages and skills shared by a group of people. 2.Food- any nourishing substance that is eaten in order to sustain life, provide energy and promote growth. 3.Language- any words or symbols used to communicate 4.Clothing- garments that cover the body 5.Traditions- customs practiced from one generation to the next 6.Beliefs- the assumptions we make about ourselves, about others in the world and about how we expect things to be 7.The Arts- Different activities where something is created with the imagination that is beautiful to the artist 8.Social Institutions- an organizational system which functions to satisfy basic social needs such as family, government, religion and education. 9.Religion- a set of beliefs and practices concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe. 10.Education- the teaching and learning of knowledge.


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