GEOGRAPHY: Cultural Understandings Intro With Musical Chairs - What is Culture?
By Geography and Math Made Easy

What is culture and how do we learn our culture? Is culture composed of both visible and invisible characteristics? What are these visible and invisible traits that we learn through enculturation from the influences around us? This lesson explores topics such as cultural diffusion, assimilation, globalization, space-time compression, cultural landscape, multiculturalism, taboos, and subcultures. By the end of the lesson, your students will have a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of culture. They will complete a graphic organizer and participate in an interactive musical chairs comprehension game to engage them in the learning process. This activity serves as a great introduction to help your students begin to grasp the concept of culture. WHAT’S INCLUDED? • Cultural Understanding Group Reading Activity (Included) • T-Chart Comparison Activity (Included) • Musical Chairs Game Teacher Guide (Included) • Musical Chair Terminology Cards (Included) Cut & Laminate. • 3 Folders Titles: “Got it,” “More Practice, Please,” or “I Need More Help.” • Exit Cards OBJECTIVE: • The learner will learn how one culture can influence or change another culture. • The learner will learn what cultural similarities they may have with each other. • The learner will have a basic understanding of the word “culture.” • The learner will understand how subcultures influence the world around them and how they find their place in the world. • The learner will understand how culture changes over tim
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