Unit 3: Culture Unit Guide
LT 1: I can identify basic features of culture.
Textbook Section(s): None
Define each of the following:
What are some examples of cultural traits in YOUR life?
How did the Nacirema activity portray a unique perspective on ‘cultural norms’? Write a short reflection on your experience with this activity.
LT 2: I can describe the differences between folk and popular culture.
LT 3: I can explain the spread of culture using the concept of diffusion and diffusion models.
Textbook Section(s): 4.2 - 4.9
Define each of the following terms:
Describe the difference(s) between how popular and folk culture diffuse.
After reading pages 82 & 83, describe at least 2 major differences between folk and popular music.
What does taboo mean? What is an example of a taboo in American culture?
How can the environment influence folk and popular food preferences?
Provide 2 examples of folk clothing in the US.
Provide 2 examples of popular clothing trends in the US.
LT 4: I can describe the spatial distribution of significant cultural and/or ethnic groups in the United States and the world.
Textbook Sections: 7.1 - 7.9
Describe the differences between race, ethnicity, and nationality.
What is ethnic cleansing? Provide one example of ethnic cleansing.
What is a genocide? Provide one example of genocide.
LT 5: I can describe the components of major world religions.
Textbook Sections: 6.1 - 6.5
In the charts below, describe each of the Universalizing and Ethnic Religions listed below.
Universalizing Religions
Ethnic Religions
Hinduism
Major ideologies:
Origin:
Branches:
Judaism
Major ideologies:
Origin:
Branches:
Define each of the following terms: