Comparing CulturesObjective: Compare and contrast the cultures of 3 different regions.

Common Core Standards: Determine the central ideas or information of a primary or secondary source; provide an accurate summary of the source distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.

Let’s talk about culture in the U.S.Discuss the following cultural aspects about the U.S.1. Food - Name common American foods.2. Clothing - What is typical everyday dress?3. Transportation - How do you get around?4. Economy – What are some job or industries in our

area? 5. Arts/Celebrations – Name six big annual

celebrations.6. Recreation – What does your family do for fun?7. Education/Language – Most common language.

Activity: Make a collage by cutting out pictures from magazines or drawing and coloring pictures about the culture in the U.S.

Game: Divide into 4 teams. Look at each picture about China. After analyzing the photo, consult with your teammates.Next, answer the questions by making an inference about Chinese culture.

The teacher will assign points to the team with the best answers to each question. The team with the most points at the end wins.

Food Question 1: Based on the photos, what kind of food do people in China eat? Where do they get it?

Answer 1: Describe the kinds of food people in China eat. Where do they get it?

McDonalds in Shanghai Bowls – probably fish

Fish

Vegetables

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Steamed food

dumplingsrestaurants

Food

Describe the type of clothing people wear in China.

Clothing

Describe the type of clothing people wear in China.

Pants/Shorts T-shirts

jeans

Jeans Pants Sweaters

Clothing

Transportation What forms of transportation are used in China? When would they be used?

Trains – longer commutes all over China

Walking – within the city

Cars – short commutes in the city

Boats – long commutes outside the city

What forms of transportation are used in China? When would they be used?

Transportation

Economy Answer 4: What kinds of jobs do these photos suggest?

Answer 4: What kinds of jobs do these photos suggest?

Factory workers – export many products made in factories

Street market workers – sell produce and other items

Business/service workers

Many farmers in China – wheat, grains, vegetables

Fishermen

Economy

Arts/CelebrationsWhat celebrations and holidays do the Chinese observe?

The Chinese New Year, also called the Spring Festival, is the most important celebration of the year.It basically celebrates family reunions and the hope that spring may bring.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is the second most celebrated holiday in China. It is sometimes called the “Moon Festival” and is held during the time of year when the moon is biggest and brightest. Residents celebrate by gathering with their families, honoring the moon, and eating delicious desserts called “moon cakes.”

Arts/Celebrations

RecreationHow do the Chinese spend their free time?

How do the Chinese spend their free time?

Parks

Restaurants

Touring sites in China like the Great Wall of China

Shopping

Recreation

Education/Language Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. = Middle School5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. = Home/Break7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. = Evening School sessions

Typical School Schedule in China

Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. = Middle School5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. = Home/Break7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. = Evening School sessions

Typical School Schedule in China

Question 7: How does a school day in China compare to your school day? Also, explain the look of the Chinese language.

Use symbols in language

Go to school many hours a day

Education/Language

Draw and complete the chart about the United States, China and Mozambique. A few of the blanks are filled in. See if you can fill in the rest using information gathered through the video and the previous presentation.

United States China MozambiqueFood

Clothing

Transportation

Economy More than 80% of those employed work in the agriculture industry.

Arts/Celebrations New Year’s Day-Jan 1Independence Day – June 25Christmas Day – Dec 25Family Day – Dec 25

Recreation

Education/Language Official language: PortugueseNative languages: Swahili, Makhuwa and Sena