Lesson 3: Culture of Asia
Duration of Days: 5
Lesson Objective
I can define key vocabulary related to culture, such as traditions, beliefs, customs, and values.
I can describe major cultural elements of Asian societies, including religion, language, food, art, and family life.
I can explain how geography and history influence cultural practices in different regions of Asia.
I can compare and contrast cultural traditions from two different Asian regions or countries.
I can analyze how cultural traditions shape daily life and social roles in Asian societies.
How do culture and traditions influence daily life in different regions of Asia?
7.Geo.10.a. Analyze how cultural characteristics vary among regions and shape diversity of local
communities
DOK 1 – Define and identify cultural vocabulary and examples of Asian traditions.
DOK 2 – Describe cultural elements and explain how geography and history influence culture.
DOK 3 – Compare and contrast cultural practices and analyze their influence on daily life.
DOK 4 - Evaluate the effects of globalization on Asian cultures using evidence from multiple sources.
Guided instruction with guided practice
Teacher directed instruction with visual reinforcements
Group work with teacher created groups and teacher assigned tasks
Use of graphic organizers for note taking/writing assignments
Brief and frequent reviews of previously taught concepts
Project Based Assessment