Culture: What Makes You Special!: By: Emilee Boyd and Abigail Glumac

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Culture: What

Makes You Special!

By: Emilee Boyd and Abigail Glumac


What is
Culture?
• Culture refers to the beliefs,
values, mind-sets, and practices
of a specific group of people
• It also includes the behavior
patterns and norms of a specific
group (rules and assumptions)
• Culture includes language,
attitudes, food,
religion, art/music, rituals, etc.
Nationality VS Ethnicity vs Race
• Nationality:
• This is all about where you are a legal citizen
• Examples: American, Russian, German
• Ethnicity:
• This refers to a person's cultural background
including language, religion, customs, and
traditions
• Examples: Hispanic, Irish, African
• Race:
• These are physical characteristics such as skin
color, eye color, eye shape, etc.
• Examples: Black, White, Asian
Diversity in the United
States
• Ethnic groups that represent the American are:
• African Americans, Asian Americans, Indigenous
Americans, and Latin Americans
• The US is known as the "melting pot" of culture
• This means the fusion of different nationalities,
cultures, and ethnicities becoming one
• Ellis Island (1892-1924)
• The most popular immigrant group in America is
Mexican as of 2020
Countries in
Asia
Asian Culture
• Food!
• Rice
• Dumplings
• Noodles
• Curry
• Holidays!
• Thai Water Festival
• Chinese New Year
• Ghandi's Birthday
Countries in
Europe
European
Culture
• Food
• Fish and Chips
• Pasta
• Paella
• Halusky
• Holidays
• Christmas
• Constitution Day
• Easter
Culture Activity
• Now it is your turn to tell us
about you!

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