8 Traits of Culture Observation Activity

Explore the 8 Traits of Culture through engaging videos! Students observe, summarize, and reflect on diverse human societies.

Activity Instructions 1. Watch each video.2. At the conclusion of each video, write a brief summary using supporting details.3. List the Traits of Culture (Social Groups, Language, Religion, Daily Life, History, Art, Government, the Economy) you observed throughout the video. Experiencing Nenet Life on The Frozen Tundra Write a brief summary of the video including one or two specific details to support your answer. List the Traits of Culture (Social Groups, Language, Religion, Daily Life, History, Art, Government, the Economy) you observed throughout the video. An Introduction to Matis Rituals Write a brief summary of the video including one or two specific details to support your answer. List the Traits of Culture (Social Groups, Language, Religion, Daily Life, History, Art, Government, the Economy) you observed throughout the video. Collecting Honey with the Akie Write a brief summary of the video including one or two specific details to support your answer. List the Traits of Culture (Social Groups, Language, Religion, Daily Life, History, Art, Government, the Economy) you observed throughout the video. The Stinging Ant Ritual Write a brief summary of the video including one or two specific details to support your answer. List the Traits of Culture (Social Groups, Language, Religion, Daily Life, History, Art, Government, the Economy) you observed throughout the video. Bruce Attends a Traditional Layap Festival Write a brief summary of the video including one or two specific details to support your answer. List the Traits of Culture (Social Groups, Language, Religion, Daily Life, History, Art, Government, the Economy) you observed throughout the video. Akie Good Luck Ritual Write a brief summary of the video including one or two specific details to support your answer. List the Traits of Culture (Social Groups, Language, Religion, Daily Life, History, Art, Government, the Economy) you observed throughout the video. The Nomadic Existence of A Mongolian Herding Family Write a brief summary of the video including one or two specific details to support your answer. List the Traits of Culture (Social Groups, Language, Religion, Daily Life, History, Art, Government, the Economy) you observed throughout the video. This was a valuable learning experience and I learned a lot about cultures unlike my own. Reflection Question Did this activity challenge your thinking about what you consider to be "normal" life? How would someone with a very different culture than your own, regard your "normal" life? Explain your thinking in at leasttwo complete sentences.