Sit in your assigned seat put your behavior

Sit in your assigned seat, put your behavior card on your desk, and quietly write down the following standard: SS 7 G 8 – The student will describe the diverse cultures of the people who live in Southwest Asia (Middle East)

Bell-Ringer • Take your time and respond to the following question in your notebook in complete sentences: – Takis are becoming a popular snack here in the United States and Mc. Donald’s is the biggest fast food chain in the world. How do you think things from one culture/place are able to get popular in another country?

Reading – “Cultural Diffusion” • During the reading, I want you to focus on the following questions: – 1. ) Using the reading, what do you believe “cultural diffusion” is? – 2. ) What are some examples of “cultural diffusion” from the reading? – 3. ) How has “cultural diffusion” shaped the world we live in today?

Opening • Cultural Diffusion – The exchange of ideas or products between cultures. • While watching the video, write down as many examples of cultural diffusion as you can find: – https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=i 189 C 22 t. F M 4

Trade • The action of buying and selling goods and services. • Similar words - business, barter, dealing, commerce.

Conquest • The act of taking over another country/region through war or fighting. • Similar words - subjugation, defeat, mastery, victory.

Migration • The act of going from one country, region, or place to another. • Similar words – move, settle, relocate

Technology • The specific methods, materials, and devices used to solve practical problems. • Similar words – electronics, machinery.

Struggle Time • How has cultural diffusion impacted my life? How would my life be different without it?

Work Session • 1. ) Brainstorm a list of examples of cultural diffusion that you see on a daily basis (minimum of 7 things) • 2. ) Draw a picture of those things • 3. ) Explain whether you believe each example is a result of spread through technology, trade, conquest, foreign interaction, study, migration, or a mixture (what is the mixture? )

Closing • 1. ) What is something from the Middle East that has been shared in the United States through cultural diffusion? • 2. ) Presentations of 1 persons “cultural diffusions”