INTRODUCTION TO ANTHRO Unit Two

What are we doing in this unit? Summarize and compare major theories, perspectives, and research methods in anthropology Identify the significant contributions of influential anthropologists (Trading Cards) Outline the key ideas of the major anthropological schools of thought, and explain how the can be used to analyze features of cultural systems Explain significant issues in different areas of anthropology What are we doing in this unit?

Learning Goal - Begin with the End in Mind I will know about the key branches in the field of Anthropology. BRAINDRAIN!!! What do you know right now? Make a graffiti wall of what you know about Anthropology now in your newly formed tribes. Learning Goal - Begin with the End in Mind

An·thro·pol·o·gy /ˌanTHrəˈpäləjē/ Anthropology is the study of humans, past and present. This field is all encompassing and seeks to understand human culture across all of human history. A central concern of anthropologists is the application of knowledge to the solution of human problems. There are several different types of anthropology including cultural, physical, archaeological and linguistic.  Definition…….

How do you define culture How do you define culture? Use a mind map in your notes and come up with words you think of when you hear this term. Human Beings & Culture

Let’s Explore Culture… https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=Y2xvdWQub2Nkc2IuY2F8bGRoc3MtcmF2ZW5zLXNvY2lhbC1zdHVkaWVzfGd4OjFlM2Y2YjQyZjQyYTFlYzc Let’s Explore Culture…

Examine an item belonging to someone in your class Examine an item belonging to someone in your class. Make some predictions about the beliefs and values of his or her culture based on the item. Reflect and Respond

What can you infer about the culture Shown in the following photos?

Why do you think anthropologists are interested in finding out about the origin and development of humans? What do you think?

To Sum It Up…. Of the types of Anthropology…… Which is the most interesting and why? Which is the most challenging and why? Which is the most important to humanity and why? To Sum It Up….