Grade 11 Introduction to Anthropology, Psychology, & Sociology

Name: ________________________________

Unit 1 Culminating Activity: How Do We Become Who We Are?

We have already established through Anthropology, how humans have evolved to their physical stature. The purpose of this activity is to determine if all human cultures exhibit the same characteristics in terms of influencing the people who live in the culture.

PART A: RESEARCH A CULTURE (Keep track of your sources)

Choose one culture from anywhere in the world, and research the following information about it:

The family structure / parental roles / treatment of children

How is the family structured?

How do family members treat each other?

Treatment of children

Art / Music / Creativity

What forms or art / music / creativity exist?

Is art/music/creativity valued?

Environment

What is the natural environment like?

How does that impact the behaviour of the people (food, clothing, etc)?

Economy / Currency / Technology / Transportation

What are some of the major driving economic forces in this culture?

Examples: types of work, types of currency or trade, limitations, etc.

Preservation of Culture (Rituals / Customs / Traditions)

How is culture passed down to younger members?

Are there any norms used to help preserve the culture?

What are some examples of Rites of Passage in this culture?

Changes in the Society

What factors have caused changes in this culture?

What kinds of changes have occurred?

PART B: COMPARING THAT CULTURE TO YOUR OWN

After completing Part A, compare your culture to the culture that you have just researched. Create and use, your own graphic organizer, similar to the following chart, to record your information.

Researched Culture	Your Culture
1. Family structure
2. Art / Music / Creativity
3. Environment
4. Economy
5. Preservation of Culture
6. Changes in the Society

PART C: REFLECTION

In a paragraph of 600 words or less, explain whether or not you think all humans are influenced by culture in the same way. Use your research and your comparison chart (Part A and Part B) to help you answer.

Student: _____________________________________

Unit 1 Culminating Activity Rubric: How Do We Become Who We Are?

You will hand in: 1) Research Notes 2) Graphic Organizer Chart 3) Reflection 4) This Rubric

Criteria	Superior Good Satisfactory Borderline Unacceptable	Your Mark
Knowledge Student has properly cited their sources of research in proper APA format Student demonstrates and clearly outlines their knowledge about their chosen culture	4 3 2 1 0 4 3 2 1 0
Inquiry Student was able to effectively research and answer each of the questions outlined in Part A for the chosen culture Student has effectively answered each of the questions outlined in Part A for his or her own culture.	4 3 2 1 0 4 3 2 1 0
Communication Student clearly communicates their research about their chosen culture and their own. Attention is paid to spelling and grammar	4 3 2 1 0
Application Student demonstrated that they are able to effectively use the information from their research to help explain the overall question “Do all cultures influence who we become the same way?”	4 3 2 1 0
TOTAL	/40

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