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PPT The Elements of Culture

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PPT The Elements of Culture

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  1. The Elements of Culture Ms. Winters Woolfolk Middle School 8th Grade Social Studies 

  2. What is Culture? Culture can be defined as behavior  shared by a society, or group of people. 

  3. a. Culture has to do with values and beliefs. b. Culture involves customs and traditions. c. Culture is collective, shared by a group. d. Everyone has a culture. e. Culture is learned. f. Culture influences and shapes behavior. g. Culture is transmitted from generation to generation. h. Culture is often unconscious; people are sometimes not aware of how their behaviors and attitudes have been shaped by their culture. i. People in all cultures have common needs. Characteristics of Culture

  4. Define Culture “Culture is a system of beliefs, values, and assumptions about life that guide behavior and are shared by a group of people. It includes customs, language, and material artifacts. These are transmitted from generation to generation, rarely with explicit instructions.”

  5. Discussion on the role culture plays in forming our behaviors and beliefs: Question Stems: a. How do you think you learned your culture? b. How do you think your culture has shaped you? How has it influenced your values, preferences, and beliefs? c. Despite the differences in culture in our class, what are some things everyone in our class has in common? d. How does culture shape the way we see ourselves, others, and the world? Sample Footer Text

  6. “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” Walt Disney Sample Footer Text

  7. Culture is Like an Iceberg What do you observe about the iceberg? So, how is an iceberg related to culture?

  8. Culture & the Iceberg Model Culture is very similar to an iceberg. It has some aspects that are visible and many others that are not visible but can only be suspected, guessed, or learned as you grow to understand cultures. Like an iceberg, the visible part of culture is only a small part of a much larger whole.

  9. Culture is a complex concept, everyone has a culture, and it shapes how we see the world, ourselves, and others. Only about one-eighth of an iceberg is visible above the water and the rest is below. Culture is very similar to an iceberg. Summary Sample Footer Text

  10. Thank You

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