Culture
What are 3 things that are a part of every culture?
Food, clothing, and shelter
What is a family?
A family is a group of people who live together
What is a tradition?
A tradition is a way to do something that people pass down over time
What is a nation?
A group of people who have one government
What is a fact?
Something that is true
It is the way a group of people live
What is a custom?
A custom is the way people usually do something
What are some examples of celebrations that families may celebrate?
Birthdays, weddings, or reunions
What is a hero?
A hero is someone who works hard to help others
What are fiction stories?
Stories that are made up
What does the word language mean?
Language is the words we speak
What are some parts of a culture that families share together?
Songs, dances, and food
What does the word holiday mean?
A holiday is a special day
Ex: Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving, etc.
Who are some heroes that our book talked about?
Martin Luther King Jr., George Washington, and veterans
Who were 2 real people that we talked about? What were they known for?
Annie Oakley and Davy Crockett
Annie Oakley was good at hunting and a part of Buffalo Bill's Wild West show
Davy Crockett- served in the Army, fought for Texas- trying to gain independence from Mexico
What types of clothes do people wear in hot and cold cultures?
Hot- people wear clothes that keep them warm
Cold- people wear clothes that keep them warm
Do all families have the same traditions?
No, it may be different depending on your culture and the traditions you celebrate
How do families celebrate holidays?
They may eat special foods, decorate their homes, or give gifts
What is a president?
The leader of our country
Who were 2 fiction characters that we learned about? What were they known for?
Paul Bunyan- He had a blue ox named Babe. Paul cut down trees and Babe took them away
John Henry- He used hammers to drill spikes into rocks. He helped work on the railroads and was very fast
How are homes different for people that live in hot and cold climates?
In hot places, homes are made to keep heat out. In cold places, homes are made to keep heat in.
Where are some countries that you can come from?
How do communities celebrate their culture?
They use parades- they play music, dance, and may eat special foods
What do we celebrate on holidays?
Our nations past
Were the stories about Annie Oakley, Davy Crockett, John Henry, and Paul Bunyan all important to our history?
Yes they were all important and each had a lesson to teach us