1. Please Grab: 1. Your folder. 2. Writing Utensil. 3. Answer the following question: What is culture?

2. The set of beliefs, values, and practices that a group of people has in common Includes many aspects of life, such as language and religion, that we may share with people around us Each is unique An activity or behavior in which people often take part, such as language spoken or sports played Can be shared by people around the world Can change from place to place

3.  Culture traits are often learned or passed down from one generation to the next. Within families as traditions, foods, or holiday customs Laws and moral codes within societies  Cultures develop as people learn new culture traits. Immigrants who move to a new country Other factors, such as history and environment, also affect how cultures develop.

4.  A culture region is an area in which people have many shared culture traits, such as religious beliefs, language, or lifestyle. ◦ A single culture region can dominate an entire country. ◦ A single country may include more than one culture region within its borders. ◦ A culture region may stretch across country borders.  Often, culture regions are based on ethnic groups—groups of people who share a common culture and ancestry.  Cultural diversity is the state of having a variety of cultures in the same area. ◦ Creates an interesting mix of ideas, behaviors, and practices ◦ Can sometimes lead to conflict

5.  Population density—a measure of the number of people living in an area  High population density areas ◦ Land more expensive ◦ Roads crowded ◦ Buildings taller  Low population density areas ◦ More open spaces ◦ Less traffic ◦ More available land  When an area is thinly populated, it is often because the land does not provide a very good life. ◦ Rugged mountains ◦ Harsh deserts ◦ Polar regions  Areas with denser populations tend to be regions with fertile soil, reliable sources of water, and a good agricultural climate.

6.  Mr. Burton’s culture project.