1. Geography/WH September 11, 2014 Warm UP: Is culture an easy idea to define? Why or why not? DOK 1 S.3 LT: I can explain what culture is and give examples. DOK: 1

2. What is culture? On the chart Brainstorm a list of words that come to mind when you hear “culture”. Identify the cultural groups that exist in school. Brainstorm the importance of culture. S.3 LT: I can explain what culture is and give examples. DOK: 1

3. Who am I? Break into small groups Discuss a scenario Class discussion S.3 LT: I can explain what culture is and give examples. DOK: 1

4. More? After all scenarios have been discussed, look back at the chart we created. Let’s add ideas to each column based upon what you have learned. S.3 LT: I can explain what culture is and give examples. DOK: 1

5. discussion about culture Is it possible for some one to belong to several cultural groups? Give some examples Do you have to be born into a cultural group to understand the culture? Explain. If someone belongs to several cultural groups, what are some ways that he or she might determine his or her primary culture? What are some instances when a person might feel the need to identify his or her primary culture? S.3 LT: I can explain what culture is and give examples. DOK: 1

6. discussion about culture How is identity taught to people (e.g., being adopted)? Is cultural identity “fixed”? If change is possible, what might cause a change? Are there instances when a discussion on culture or cultural heritage might be difficult for a person? Explain (e.g., being adopted). Why is it important for people to have the opportunity to define their own cultural identity as opposed to allowing themselves to be labeled by others as belonging to one group or another? S.3 LT: I can explain what culture is and give examples. DOK: 1

7. Exit Create a working definition of “culture” using examples from today. This should be about 2-5 sentences long. S.3 LT: I can explain what culture is and give examples. DOK: 1