1. An Introduction to Cultural Differences Grade Level 11-12

2. How are we unique? Physical characteristics Hair color Gender Body size Skin color Eye color Family Life Vacation together Eat meals together Religious beliefs Non traditional family

3. A person’s cultural/ethnic heritage Geographical Location Rural Urban Northern Southern Education High School College Master’s degree Life experiences Travel Sports

4. What is culture? Values- What do you value in your family? Beliefs- Which beliefs are most important? Attitudes- Do you have the same attitude at home and at school? Languages- Can you speak more than one laguage Symbols- Do you use symbols for instant messaging? Rituals or customs- Do you have any traditions (holidays?) Behaviors- How do you react to success? Failure?

5. Culture is….. Learned: Children imitate their parents Shared: Beliefs and common practice Social: Appropriate behavior as decided by older generations Dynamic or Changing: in order to meet the needs of the group to adapt

6. Where are you from? Your national origin along with your culture is your ethnicity. Ethnic groups may share Heritage Geographic location Social customs Language Beliefs What is your ethnic group?