Our Melting Pot

Social Studies Online

1. On a large sheet (A3 or larger) of newsprint, students list the changes that have been identified for different aspects of their culture (in Activity 7).

2. Either: provide each group with two Segment Charts
   Or: two sheets of coloured card so they can draw up their Segment Chart outlines.

   Either: provide each group with prepared sets of question cards for each of the following;
   Or: have the questions on an OHT and have the students copy them on to their Segment Charts (curving around the inner rim of the circle works best)

   Traditional Culture

   1. What qualities did people need to live then?
   2. What rules (of society) did people live by?
   3. Why did people live where they did?
   4. What did they value?
   5. What resources were available to them?
   6. How did people relate to each other?
   7. What affected decisions people made?
   8. What did people have most control over?

   Our Culture Today

   1. What qualities do people need to live now?
   2. What rules (of society) do people live by today?
   3. Why do people live where they do?
   4. What do we value?
   5. What resources are available to us?
   6. How do people relate to each other?
   7. What affects decisions people make?
   8. What do people have most control over?

3. Students discuss each question and record their ideas in the relevant segments.

4. Each group presents their ideas to the class using their Segment Charts.

5. Discuss the class's overall findings and identify reasons why cultures adapt and change.

6. Each group can then prepare a visual of their choice to explain reasons for change in their culture. Display the completed visuals around the room.