7.C.1.1

7.C.1.1 Explain how culture unites and divides modern societies and regions (e.g. enslavement of various peoples, caste system, religious conflict and Social Darwinism). || ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Literacy Standard(s)**=== || ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Learning Target/Task Analysis**=== Differing cultural values and belief systems in a society may serve as a source of conflict. Common values and beliefs may serve to build relationships among various cultural groups. Cultural groups are more alike than they are different. Monuments and art treasures make a shared past visible and thus strengthen inter-cultural ties. Cultural exchange contributes to mutual understanding between societies and peoples which can prevent prejudice and hate. Societies and regions may unite around shared principles of ethics. The student will know: Instances in which different cultural groups united around issues such as humanitarian efforts, shared religious beliefs, etc. Instances were cultural groups were in complete opposition to one another such as disputes over belief systems and religious and other cultural practices. ||
 * ===Clarifying Objective===
 * ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Information Technology Standard**=== || ===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Revised Bloom's Level of thinking**=== ||
 * The student will understand:

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**I can...**

 * I can explain why culture is important.
 * I can explain how understanding your own culture will help you better understand another culture.
 * I can explain how differing cultures has created conflict between Israel and its neighboring countries.
 * I can explain how countries united against genocide in Sudan.
 * I can explain how architecture (ie, Taj Mahal) makes a shared past visible in India.
 * I can explain how tradition plays a key role in Chinese culture and unites the country.

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Essential Vocabulary**
Societies, Regions, Cultural Values, Individuals, Groups, Political Entities, Cultural Expressions

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Sample Assessments**

 * Powerpoint presentation or board on own culture’s influence
 * Essay on similarities and differences between cultures
 * Tree Map
 * Double Bubble
 * Video Quiz
 * Poem
 * Opinion paper of influence of culture in China and America

‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Differentiation**

 * Direct Instruction mini-lesson
 * Small group instruction
 * Independent study
 * Collaborative Pairs
 * Project-based learning
 * Choice board/Rubric
 * Interest based mini-lessons
 * Peer teaching
 * Multiple texts
 * Group reading selections by level

===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Instructional Resources**===
 * Reading comp multiple choice
 * Interpreting Distribution Maps
 * Webquest
 * Blog
 * Active Board
 * Summarize in writing
 * Video
 * Speeches
 * Analyzing Music from different cultures
 * Create a poem about important architecture
 * Write an original journal entry

===‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍**Notes and Additional Information**===