Culture Around Us
What is culture?
The way people live — their language, food, art, and traditions.
What does social sensitivity mean?
Understanding and caring about other people’s feelings.
Reading is called a civic act. What does that mean?
It helps you think, question, and understand the world.
What does it mean to be a good citizen?
To help your community and follow the rules.
What term describes the acceptance and appreciation of cultural, racial, and ethnic differences?
What is respect?
What’s a cultural norm?
An unwritten rule for how people act.
What is one way to show empathy?
Listen, be kind, or include others.
How does reading diverse stories help society?
It builds empathy, tolerance, and shared understanding.
Give one example of good citizenship at school.
Helping others, volunteering, joining clubs, recycling, etc.
What is the term for the ability to treat all people with fairness, kindness, and empathy, regardless of their background?
What is tolerance?
Why is understanding cultural practices important?
It helps us respect and connect with people from other cultures.
Why is it important to notice how others feel?
It helps us get along and avoid hurting someone.
What is book banning?
Censorship that removes or restricts access to certain books.
What is advocacy?
Speaking up for what’s right or helping others.
This term refers to being aware of and showing respect for the feelings, needs, and rights of others.
What is empathy?
Florida has people from many places. Name one region that shapes its culture.
Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, or Asia.
What is one way to stop bias or unfair treatment?
Speak up, be an ally, or treat everyone equally.
Florida leads the nation in what controversial education trend?
Book challenges or bans, especially about race, gender, or minority histories.
Why does advocacy matter?
It makes positive change happen.
This term refers to the sense of belonging and attachment to one's cultural or ethnic heritage.
What is cultural identity?
Give one example of a cultural tradition.
e.g., holidays, dances, family meals).
What skill grows when we’re socially sensitive?
Emotional intelligence (understanding our own and others’ emotions).
Why is it good to read books from many cultures?
It builds empathy and helps us understand others.
Name one skill an advocate needs.
Communication, teamwork, or critical thinking.
What term refers to the ability to recognize and value the unique perspectives and contributions of individuals from diverse backgrounds?
What is appreciation?