What is Culture?

Directions: As you read, what surprises you? Write down at least 4 things that surprised you?

Something I Found Interesting or Surprising What Does This Suggest?

I was surprised by… that the region was earth This made me think of…the region
distinctive.

How has your thinking been changed or confirmed by the article you have read? Summarize your thoughts making sure
to cite specific instances and evidence.
Specific passage Summarize your thoughts and ideas
“My thinking was changed by…”
“I was right when I read…”
Culture: what people care about My thinking Customs, beliefs, and values are
things that people care about.

My thinking when people move, they bring their

Cultures Change: own cultures.

Culture: What people take care I think the Geographers also look at how
groups produce material wealth – food,
of. clothing, shelter that humans need to survive.
All people consume food, wear clothing, build
shelter, and create art, but different cultures
obtain their wealth in different ways.
Geography helps shape culture. I think The location of a place helps shape
culture. When people live at a type of
crossroads, their culture tends to be more
open to new ideas and change whereas
groups that live in more isolated areas tend be
more traditional and resistant to change.
Physical features also help shape a group’s
culture

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Definition of Culture
To care about – to adore or worship something, as in the word cult
To take care of – to look after something as in the word cultivate

My own definition:

Case Study:

Artifact #1
What is it?

Answer the following questions:

Based on this artifact, what does this culture value?

Based on this artifact, how does this culture obtain wealth?

Based on this artifact, how might geography have helped shape the culture? (physical features, climate, location, etc.)

Artifact #2
What is it?

Answer the following questions:

Based on this artifact, what does this culture value?

Based on this artifact, how does this culture obtain wealth?

Based on this artifact, how might geography have helped shape the culture? (physical features, climate, location, etc.)

Artifact #3
What is it?

Briefly describe it.

Answer the following questions:

Based on this artifact, what does this culture value?

Based on this artifact, how does this culture obtain wealth?

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Based on this artifact, how might geography have helped shape the culture? (physical features, climate, location, etc.)

HISD Social Studies Curriculum 2018 World Geography Studies