Lesson 1
What are examples of culture?
Food, clothes, art, music, and beliefs.
Why do people come to live in America?
For a better life and to escape war.
How are families different? How are they alike?
They both have traditions and customs. However, they have different cultures and traditions.
Thomas Edison was a scientist. His most famous invention was the lightbulb.
Culture
A group's way of life.
What languages do you speak as part of your culture?
Korean and English
Immigrants have to find new a and b and learn new a and b.
jobs/homes. language/ways
-Every Friday they eat a special meal.
-The children go to Jewish schools to learn Jewish customs, traditions, and the language.
Who was George Washington Carver?
He was a scientist who helped farmers. He showed that growing peanuts, soybeans, and sweet potatoes made poor soil rich again.
Immigrant
In Ghana, a country in Africa, people sell a, b, and c.
Fruits, vegetables, and crafts.
Cultures have different a and b. Many people in our country have many different points of c.
ideas/beliefs/view
What are some things that Luz's family follows?
They believe that lunch is the most important meal. They celebrate birthdays with giant parties. They also celebrate holidays like Easter. It is tradition for them to celebrate at their at grandparents' house.
Who was Ieoh Ming Pei?
Diversity
Many different ideas and ways of living.
Lunch, close, home
What are some kinds of diversity in the United States?
Many kinds of food, clothing, music, dance, languages, and beliefs.
What is the difference between customs and traditions?
Customs is the way of doing things and traditions is something that is passed from older family members to children.
Who was Gloria Estefan?
She was a singer, dancer, and songwriter. Through her music, she shares her Cuban culture.
Customs vs Traditions
Customs: Ways of doing things.
Traditions: Something that is passed from older family members to children.
Japanese people love to eat: a, b, c, and d.
rice, seaweed, vegetables, and sushi
Why is the United States a country of many cultures?
Immigrants to the United States bring and carry on their own cultures.
What are some customs and traditions that you follow as a Christian?
Customs: Christians read the Bible, go to church, and eat before we pray.
Traditions: We celebrate Easter and Christmas for Jesus.
How did these people affect the culture of America?
Scientists help us live our lives and the artists create culture.
Scientist vs Invention
Scientist: A person who observes things and makes discoveries.
Invention: A new product that has not been made before.