CULTURE PROJECT

INTRODUCTION:

Culture is a shared set ofbeliefs, practices, attitudes and behaviors that are passed down from onegeneration to the next. Culture is not only the things that are visible fromthe outside – food, dress, music, language, dance or crafts; it’s alsothings that are invisible – concepts of beauty, ideas about family, even,what’s funny.

PROCEEDURE:

Using your notes, the“everyone has a culture” worksheet, and the iceberg activity to complete thisproject.

PRODUCT:

1. My Culture Assignment:

§ Remember that “Who am I”project from the beginning of the year? Let’s take it a step forward….

o Think about thefollowing statements:

§ No one is exactly likeme.

§ I have many things incommon with the members of my family and community.

§ Every person in theworld needs some of the same things I need.

§ Refer to the icebergdiagram in your packet (teacher key to iceberg).Use the blank iceberg to create an “iceberg” of you as an individual.

2. 7^th GradeTime Capsule:

Culture changes over time. Itis constantly responding and adapting to society and the world around it. Theculture of the 7^th grade class today in 2006 will change as youcontinue through your high school career. There will never be another 7^thgrade class just like you and the 12^th grade class of 2012 wouldprobably not recognize you! It is your job to remind your future selves abouttoday’s culture!

§ Refer to the icebergdiagram in your packet (teacher key to iceberg).Use the blank iceberg to create an “iceberg” of the 7^th grade class.

§ Write your future self aletter describing the 7^th grade culture. Be sure to mention both thegood and bad – the things you can see and the things you can’t see (about1 page written – LEGIBLY!). Be sure to date it and sign it.

3. 7^th GradeSocial Studies Paper Mural:

What do images tell us aboutourselves? Do you put up posters in your bedroom? Why do you do that? What dothey tell you about your interests and your culture? What is valuable andmeaningful to you? What other decorations do you have on your walls at home?

§ How would you illustratethe culture of the 7^th grade class?

§ Sit down with at leastone other person in the class and start brainstorming what the 7^thgrade culture of Isle High School is all about.

§ Use your icebergs.

§ There will be one papermural for both classes. Use the space wisely and creatively.

§ Using drawings and wordscreate a representation of the culture of the 7^th grade class hereat Isle High School.

§ Color is a wonderfulthing!

§ You should contribute atleast one thing as an individual!

What makes a culture a livingthing is that there are lots of different pieces - like a jigsaw puzzle –together its one culture. No need to argue… put both things on!

ASSESSMENT:

Assignment	Points Possible	Grade
My Culture Iceberg	25 points
7^th Grade Class Iceberg	25 points
Letter to Self	25 points
Contribution to Mural	25 points
Work Ethic	30 points
11/6/06 – Behavior points	10 points
TOTAL	140 points