What is one element of culture that you are most passionate about?
Culture is the beliefs, values, norms, and traditions of a group of people Culture influences language, food, clothing, architecture, and many other aspects of life Cultures often evolve over time and can be shared with others
Elements of Culture
Beliefs: A set of convictions about the world and universe that are held as true by a group of people Values: The moral principles, standards, or qualities that society sets as desirable or unacceptable Norms: Expected patterns of behavior that are shared among the members of a social group
Concepts:
Which element do you think is the most important part of culture?
Culture influences how people communicate with each other in a particular region The roots of culture can include religion, art, music, literature, and language Cultural heritage can be passed down from generation to generation
Fun facts:
Draw / write: How do elements of culture influence our daily lives?
Draw / write: How can elements of culture help us to better understand each other?
How has your own culture shaped you?
What have you learned about different cultures that you didn't know before?