Where have we been Where are we going
Where have we been? Where are we going? 6 th Grade Social Studies © 2012, TESCCC
What is culture? © 2012, TESCCC
Culture: The way of life of a group of people who share similar beliefs and customs. Culture Traits that unify a culture region © 2012, TESCCC
Culture: The way of life of a group of people who share similar beliefs and customs. Music Religion Food Preferences Family Structures Culture Traits that unify a culture region Educational System Language Celebrations Art © 2012, TESCCC Rules Government
Vocabulary • • • Culture Trait Diversity Multiculturalism Demographics © 2012, TESCCC
North America Europe Central America and Caribbean Eurasian Republics South America East Asia Southwest Asia and North Africa Pacific Rim © 2012, TESCCC Russia Australia Sub Saharan Africa South East Asia South Asia
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ABCs of Culture Art History Buildings Icons Communication Jobs Dress Knowledge Economy Language Family Movement/Migration Government © 2012, TESCCC
National pride Taboos Organizations Urban or Rural Population Vacation/Recreation Quality of Life Ways of everyday life Religion X marks the spot Status Yum Taboos Zstuff © 2012, TESCCC
Culture of the United States Component Cuisine (food) Educational System Celebrations Government © 2012, TESCCC United States Influences and Evidence
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