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Find out what the 5 Themes of Geography are, and write a paragraph for each theme in relation to where you live. When finished, you should create a collage depicting each of the 5 Themes.
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For Chapter 1, Section 2 you will all participate in an on-line discussion about climate. Our blog is located to the right. Click on "Climate and it's affects" and read my first post. Reply to my post and read all other posts and reply to at least one of your classmates. You will need to sign in to post. Click on the "sign in" link.
If you do not see the post titled, "Climate and its' affects" you should click "All Forums" link.
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What is Culture?
How would you define your culture? In order to get a proper working definition, read chapter 1, section 3 and create a list of 7 basic elements that define culture. Then, write one paragraph for each element describing your own culture. When finished, write one sentence summarizing what culture means to you. For help, watch the clip below and read how others define culture. For homework, bring something (an object) from home that you can describe to us that tells us about your culture. No Ipods/Cell Phones.
How would you define your culture? In order to get a proper working definition, read chapter 1, section 3 and create a list of 7 basic elements that define culture. Then, write one paragraph for each element describing your own culture. When finished, write one sentence summarizing what culture means to you. For help, watch the clip below and read how others define culture. For homework, bring something (an object) from home that you can describe to us that tells us about your culture. No Ipods/Cell Phones.
How Cultures Change and How the World is Smaller:
Watch the following video clip where Marshall McLuhan describes how the world is shrinking. After watching the clip, write a paragraph summarizing his ideas. Then, read "Causes of Cultural Change" and "Diffusion" on page 20. Write a paragraph explaining how technology can cause cultural change and another paragraph on what diffusion is and how it occurs. Finally, answer the question: How is the world smaller? In your answer you should connect the ideas from the Youtube clip and the 2 readings.
Watch the following video clip where Marshall McLuhan describes how the world is shrinking. After watching the clip, write a paragraph summarizing his ideas. Then, read "Causes of Cultural Change" and "Diffusion" on page 20. Write a paragraph explaining how technology can cause cultural change and another paragraph on what diffusion is and how it occurs. Finally, answer the question: How is the world smaller? In your answer you should connect the ideas from the Youtube clip and the 2 readings.
Cultural Diffusion: Read " A Culture of Cultures" and record 7 to 8 examples of cultural diffusion. In addition, read "Cultural Diffusion" and record 7 to 8 more examples of diffusion. When finished, complete the concept map and write a paragraph describing cultural diffusion. Create a Inspiration Doc. that highlights your examples of cultural diffusion.
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