1. TIME TO EXPLORE THE WORLD OF CULTURE So Much to do…..

2. DO NOW How important is religion in your life? Explain your answer.

3. Information Homework scores calculated - entered into the computer Binder Collection – rolling collection - place on counter by sharpener - Final day to turn in will be Friday MIRPL Assignment - watch due dates - Pd 8 Due Thursday - no late assignments

4. Current Events: World ISIS fighters - American fighter claims they were paid and drugged Australia bans travel from Ebola zones - strong immigration control - suspending humanitarian programs

5. DO NOW How important is religion in your life? Explain your answer.

6. Religion Belief in 1 or many supernatural power(s) Creator(s) of Earth and all that is in it People and their being: Types: Monotheistic Polytheistic Animistic

7. Monotheistic Religions Judaism - believe in God - waiting on the “savior” - old testament, 10 commandments Christianity - believe in God and his son (savior) - old and new testament Islam - Koran is the holy book - Allah and Mohammed the prophet

8. A word about Christianity…

9. Polytheistic Religions Belief in many Gods or spirits Hinduism - over 5000 years old - began in India - Brahman lead God Greek Gods - Zeus and host of others Roman Gods - Pantheon of Gods - Jupiter, Minerva, Diana, and more

10. Animistic Religions Belief in spirits - many tribal religions - native American groups Aboriginal people African Tribal groups Provides human characteristics to inanimate objects - rocks, trees, animals

11. Culture Project Read the instructions Review the rubric Due date Next Week? - some class time provided - big assignment

12. Exit 1. Create a definition of culture based on what you have learned from the reading. 2. Based on what you have learned, does your view of your own culture change? Explain your answer.