1. Warm-Up
Do you think the culture in the U.S. is the same now as it was 100 years ago? If not, what are some things that led to the changes?

2. Objectives SWBAT define cultural diffusion
SWBAT identify and define how culture traits spread
SWBAT identify and define the impact of cultural diffusion on individuals and societies around the world

3. Culture Traits
A culture trait is any trait of human activity learned in social interactions and passed around through communication.
These can be lots of things:
An object
A belief
A type of food
An article of clothing
A custom or tradition
Lots of other things! Basically the smallest unit of a culture that combines with other traits to create the culture

4. What is cultural Diffusion?
Cultural diffusion is when one Culture Trait (part of a culture) moves from one place to another place.

5. What are some examples of Cultural Diffusion?
People all over the world eat McDonald’s.
People all over the world wear Blue Jeans
Both of these examples started in the USA and moved to other places.

6. Classwork
You’re going to get three examples of cultural diffusion – your paper is labeled with either a 1 or 2.
You need to read through your examples and answer the accompanying questions.
Once you’re finished, meet with a partner who has the other number and share your examples with each other.
Write your partner’s examples in the blank boxes (paraphrase).
Answer the questions about your partners examples.
Discuss your answers.