CONTENT STATEMENT
Cultures develop in unique ways, in part through the influence of the physical environment.
CONTENT ELABORATION
Culture is the learned behavior of a group of people, which includes their belief systems, language, social relationships, institutions, and organizations. Material goods such as food, clothing, buildings, tools, and machines also are part of culture.
Students can examine the different ways various cultures meet basic needs including:
- food;
- clothing;
- shelter;
- language; and
- artistic expression.
Students begin to understand that the physical environment influences the way people meet those needs.
EXPECTATIONS FOR LEARNING
Describe how cultures are influenced by their physical environments to meet basic needs.
Compare various cultures from distinctly different physical environments.