3.6 - Interactions Between World Communities

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Communities from around the world interact with other people and communities and exchange cultural ideas and practices.

3.6a
Cultural diffusion is the process by which cultures exchange and transmit ideas, beliefs, technologies, and goods over time.
  • Students will examine people, goods, and ideas that have diffused from other communities into each selected world community and the effects of the people, goods, and ideas on these communities.
  • Students will examine people, goods, and ideas from each selected world community that have diffused into other communities and their effects on those communities.

Supporting Materials

DVD

Kid's Animated History with Pipo: Disc 6

Kid's Animated History With Pipo presents The Time Compass -- showcasing significant historical events in a humorous and easy to understand style. This delightful series plays out in a book-like format, taking viewers on a journey in time. From Ancient Egypt to Classical Greece...

DVD

The Culture of Canada

Viewers will learn about traditional Canadian symbols, contributions of Canadians, food, holidays, crafts, folktales, and Canada Day.

DVD

The Culture of Mexico

Viewers will learn about the rich cultural heritage of Mexico. Looks at the influences of indigenous people and Spanish rule in clothing, folktales, foods and holidays. Includes a sample day in the life of a fisherman's son and a young girl in Mexico City. Also looks at Tejano bands, artwork...

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The People and Cultures of New York

The diverse peoples and cultures who call New York home are a huge part of what makes the state so unique. This book delves into the history of immigration in New York and the different cultures that have helped shape New York into the state it is today. Thoughtful text is supplemented by...

Book

The World in Your Lunch Box, The Wacky History and Weird Science of Everyday Foods

Discover the tasty stories behind the foods we love.

A ham sandwich on white bread. Macaroni and cheese. Peanut-butter-and-banana roll-ups. They may sound like ordinary items, but they take us on an amazing journey through the rich history and astonishing science of food.

Explore a...

ebook

What do you know about the age of exploration?

Presents an introduction to the age of exploration in a question-and-answer format. Includes twenty questions such as "Why are we doing this," "What did you bring back," and "Did you say there is a rich Indian empire?"

DVD

What is a Community?

This program defines community in a global context that includes all countries of the world as well as city and country populations. Stresses that diversity is the fundamental strength of all communities. Gives examples of the services, population, occupations, businesses, and methods of...

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