1. Cultures of the United States
Laura Ramsay

2. Social Studies
Second Grade
The purpose of this PowerPoint is to educate about the Hispanic and African American cultures that are represented in the United States of America.
The student will be able to discuss different cultures around the US when given different example to elaborate on with 100% accuracy.
State Standard: 2.1 Compare the beliefs, customs, ceremonies, and traditions of the varied cultures represented in the United States by researching informational texts

3. Definition of Culture in regards to America
“the quality in a person or society that arises from a concern for what is regarded as excellent in arts, letters, manners, scholarly pursuits, etc.”
"Culture encompasses religion, food, what we wear, how we wear it, our language, marriage, music, what we believe is right or wrong, how we sit at the table, how we greet visitors, how we behave with loved ones, and a million other things," said Cristina De Rossi, an anthropologist at Barnet and Southgate College in London
Link to article about different cultures in America

4. Words to Describe to Culture
Home
Family
Friends
Food
Religion
Attire

5. Hands-On!! Grab a partner and a sheet of paper
You have 45 seconds to write down your idea of culture with your partner.
When the timer goes off pencils down and pass your papers to the front

6. Aspects of Hispanic Culture
Most identify as Catholic when talking about religion
Family is very important and it is not uncommon for extended families to live together
Food tends to be vibrant, flavorful and spicy.
Salsa music is an example of a genre of music heard throughout
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7. Hispanic Heritage Month
We even have a month that we spend celebrating this fantastic culture this is a time to learn more about a culture that is spread throughout the US !
Watch this quick video to gain some more information about this particular culture in regards to Hispanic heritage month!

8. What are the dates of Hispanic Heritage Month?
A.)June 6th- July 11th
B.)September 15th- October 15th
C.)April 17th- May 17th
D.) February 5th-March 5th

9. Correct Answer
That’s Right ! “C” is the correct answer if you did not get it right make sure to pay closer attention!
If you got it give yourself a pat on the back!

10. BRAIN BREAK !
Before we move onto to learning about another wonderful culture we need to get up and move and get our blood flowing. Watch this video and follow along with the directions before we move along with our lesson.
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11. African-American Culture in America
Food- “Soul Food” or a term associated with African American cuisine shows how of inexpensive products procured through farming or hunting can be given a creative edge and turned to a delight of the taste-buds.
Gospel music originated from this culture
As a whole many identify as Christian with deep roots in the church

12. Cultural Events
•Kwanzaa lasting from December 26 to January 1 to celebrate "good harvest, life and prosperity." •Black History Month (February was regarded as the Black History Month in 1976). •Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on the third Monday in January

13. Game Time
To learn more about important people that helped shape both the history and culture of African-American people we are now going to play a quick game !
After playing this game we have now learned different people who helped influence the culture that we are learning about today.

14. Review Get into groups of 3 One person will be the reporter
One person will be the cultural representative
One person will narrate the activity

15. Assignment
The reporter will interview the cultural representative. Both students will have a conversation that gives insight into that culture, ie the two could discuss Kwanza and how they celebrate etc.
The narrator will set the stage by introducing the reporter and the representative and tell which culture they are talking about !

16. Wrap-Up
Today we learned some basics about two cultures. We learned about the Hispanic culture and African-American culture in America.
Remember just because someone’s culture is different from yours does not make it less important. Take time to learn about different cultures from yours!
Remember the definitions of culture that we talked about and think about how that relates to your own culture !