1. 6th Grade Social Studies
Culture
6th Grade Social Studies

2. Warm-up 9/6 Answer the following question in your own words with the person sitting next to you.

3. Culture- The way of life of a group of people
Question #1
Culture- The way of life of a group of people
Can you think of ways that your culture influences your life?

4. What is culture?

5. Elements of culture Language Shelter Clothing Economy Religion
Question #2
Elements of culture
Language
Shelter
Clothing
Economy
Religion
Celebrations
-Weddings
-Birthdays
-Funerals
Education
Values
Climate
Government/Laws
Sports
Games
Entertainment
Music/Dance

6. What is the most important element (part) of your culture? Why?
Question #3
Elements of Culture
What is the most important element (part) of your culture? Why?
Answer on your paper!

7. Anthropologist- A scientist who studies cultures
Question #4
Anthropologist- A scientist who studies cultures
Examine human origins and how humans have changed over time
How have humans changed over time or evolved?

8. Watch This!
(People from Sudan move to the USA)
What challenges do you think the people from Sudan will have when coming to America for the first time?

9. Cultural Questions What do you have in common? 2) What was different?
Take 10 minutes to quietly answer the questions about your culture
What do you have in common?
2) What was different?
3) Why is culture important?