Definition: culture is a system of beliefs, knowledge, institutions, customs/traditions, languages and skills shared by a group of people.

Through a society’s culture, individuals learn the relationships, structures, patterns and processes to be members of the society.

All the different aspects that make up culture are known as the elements of culture

The elements of culture consist of:• FOOD• LANGUAGE• CLOTHING• TRADITIONS• BELIEFS• THE ARTS• SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS

Any nourishing substance that is eaten in order to sustain life, provide energy and promote growth.

Different cultures have unique food that they eat

What is a food you like that's from another culture?

Any words or symbols used to communicate

Different cultures have unique languages that they share

Write down some other languages you have heard of.

Garments that cover the body

Different cultures have unique clothing that they wear

What are some typical American clothes?

Customs practiced from one generation to the next

Different cultures have unique customs that they practice

Celebrating the 4th of July, Christmas, Easter

Mexico- Day of the Dead What is a tradition your

family celebrates every year?

The assumptions we make about ourselves, about others in the world and about how we expect things to be

Different cultures have different beliefs that are accepted

Acceptable for women to work and to have an active role in society in the U.S.A.

Write down the belief mentioned above.

Different activities where something is created with the imagination that is beautiful to the artist

Different cultures have unique examples of the Arts that they share

Examples include literature, dance, drama, music, art, etc.

Write down one specific example

an organizational system which functions to satisfy basic social needs

Different cultures have unique institutions that they share

Examples are government, economy, education, religion, family

1. Culture- a system of beliefs, knowledge, institutions, customs/traditions, languages and skills shared by a group of people.

2. Food- any nourishing substance that is eaten in order to sustain life, provide energy and promote growth.

3. Language- any words or symbols used to communicate

4. Clothing- garments that cover the body5. Traditions- customs practiced from one generation to

the next6. Beliefs- the assumptions we make about ourselves,

about others in the world and about how we expect things to be

7. The Arts- Different activities where something is created with the imagination that is beautiful to the artist

8. Social Institutions- an organizational system which functions to satisfy basic social needs such as family, government, religion, economy and education.

9. Religion- a set of beliefs and practices concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe.

10.Education- the teaching and learning of knowledge.

1. Culture- a system of beliefs, knowledge, institutions, customs/traditions, languages and skills shared by a group of people.

2. Food- any nourishing substance that is eaten in order to sustain life, provide energy and promote growth.

3. Language- any words or symbols used to communicate4. Clothing- garments that cover the body5. Traditions- customs practiced from one generation to the next6. Beliefs- the assumptions we make about ourselves, about

others in the world and about how we expect things to be7. The Arts- Different activities where something is created with

the imagination that is beautiful to the artist8. Social Institutions- an organizational system which functions

to satisfy basic social needs such as family, government, religion and education.

9. Religion- a set of beliefs and practices concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe.

10.Education- the teaching and learning of knowledge.