Japan Culture Intro Video

Here is a short video that we watched as an introduction to Japan's Culture.

Culture Jeopardy - STUDY THIS

Here is a link to study for the test from.  Students have seemed to like this in the past.

jeopardylabs.com/play/culture358

TEST FRIDAY!!

Just a reminder that you do have an examination on Friday.  It is our first exam and is on all material covered during our unit on CULTURE.

Use any worksheets, Discovery Ed/Streaming quizzes, class discussion, notes, etc. to prepare for this exam.

You should also use the QUIZLET site to help you learn the vocabulary from this unit.  The link is on this blog site.

Any questions, let me know.

Culture Change PPT

Here is a copy of the PPT from today.  It is in a PDF format and I have emailed you a copy as well.  Let me know if you have any questions.

Culture Lecture Notes

My Culture Poster Project

Hey gang. Just a reminder...You should be working on your poster project over the weekend. Remember that you need to find 2 pictures for each of the elements of culture (total 16 pictures). You also need to write a paragraph explaining each element (total 8 paragraphs). Also remember that this project is about YOU! All of your pictures and writing should be about you and your culture. Remember that we will have time in class on Monday to work on our posters, however you should not wait until Monday to start working. You should be doing work over the weekend so lighten your load on Monday. My recommendation is to get all of your pictures ready over the weekend at the very least, and concentrate on the writing in class on Monday. Or...you can get the entire project finished over the weekend!! This is your first graded assignment, lets get started off the right way! If you have any questions, feel free to email me.

Eight Elements of Culture PPT

Canada Venn Diagram

UPDATED Korea 8 Elements

Here is an updated version of the Korea Eight Elements. Hope this is helpful.

Japan - People and Culture

North and South Korea - 8 Elements

Japan and Koreas - GR1

Your answers can be seen in this picture. Any questions, please let me know.

Class News for Week of January 30th

Hey gang. Welcome back to another week. This week we will wrap up our initial study of Culture and begin our first regional unit - Japan and the Koreas. Be sure to hand in your My Culture Project and any homework that is outstanding. If you have any questions, let me know. Mr. Lawhead

Culture Change PPT

Eight Elements of Culture PPT

Here is the PPT from class.  Hope it helps.

The Canadians PPT

Here is the PPT that we watched on the culture of Canada.

The Canadians

Canada Human Bingo Winners

Congrats to our Human Bingo winners....you rock.

When I'm 40 ...

Here is our list of things that will be obsolete when you turn 40....according to you!

- Current TV programs (i.e. Spongebob)
- Analog clocks (the clocks with hands)
- DVDs
- PS3, Xbox, Wii
- Ipods, Ipads
- Movie Theatre
- Radio
- Fast food
- 2011 Style of music (sorry Justin Beiber fans)
- Grocery stores
- Laptops
- Cell Phone styles (all touch pad style)
- Cars (will be much more eco-friendly)
- CD Players
- Internet sites (what is facebook??)
- Board Games
- School
- Architechture
- Household appliances

So, before you make fun of your parents or ME for falling off the "Popular Culture Train" and being uncool, remember, you will be an old person too someday!

The Haka!!!

Here is the traditional Haka dance that the rugby team from New Zealand performs before most of their games.  We saw this in the movie "Invictus".

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I know that it was due about two months ago, but I finally got it!  Thanks RD.