1. C ULTURAL C ONVERGENCE & D IVERGENCE Learning Goal 3: Describe the elements of culture and analyze the processes of cultural convergence and cultural divergence. Success Criteria Examine the elements of culture Compare & Contrast cultural convergence and divergence Identify examples of cultural convergence and divergence Open & Paste in Chrome&

2. C ULTURE What does this mean? Take a few moments to record what you think culture means. Once complete compare/ share with a classmate around you.

3. C ULTURE Total knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors shared by and passed on by the members of a group. We will examine 5 specific elements

4. E LEMENTS OF CULTURE Language The method of human communication (written and spoken) one of the most important aspects of culture can bring people together (unity) or cause divisions. 107 Regional Slang Words

5. Religion A belief in a supernatural power/powers that are regarded as the creator(s) and maintainer(s) of the universe. E LEMENTS OF CULTURE Beliefs vary greatly around the world Create a sense of unity among people or source of division.

6. Belief and Customs Elements within a culture that people hold of high value and participate in. Examples : role of family, gender roles, means of expressions (art, literature, etc.) and much more. E LEMENTS OF CULTURE Historic shift- Saudis to allow some girls' sports The Scarecrow This film displays the beliefs and values of organic farming artisticly

7. Institutions Long standing traditions in a culture Examples-church attendance, school, marriage, rites of passage. Technology Different cultures view and use technology in different ways. The role, importance, availability, and use of technological elements are an expression of cultural values. E LEMENTS OF CULTURE Video: Land-Diving in VanuatuLand-Diving in Vanuatu Answer in ISN How do we use/ value technology in our culture?

8. Convergence means what?!? Divergence means what?!? Lets think back to Plate tectonics!?!

9. C ULTURAL C ONVERGENCE / D IVERGENCE Cultural Divergence when a culture separates or goes in a different direction Cultural Convergence where different cultures become similar or even come together Which of these is speed up by Globalization?

10. 1. Go to the activity website which can be found on my teacher webpagewebsite 2. In your ISN categorize the links as either an example of cultural convergence or divergence. 3. Explain your answers! C ULTURAL C ONVERGENCE / D IVERGENCE A CTIVITY

11. A NSWER K EY 1. Convergence 2. Divergence 3. Convergence 4. Convergence 5. Divergence 6. Convergence 7.Divergence 8. Convergence 9. Convergence 10. Example of both Convergence and Divergence