Mrs.

Knudsen Course Title: Human Behavior Grade: 9-12

Broad Concept: Culture Sub-concept(s): Diversity, Cultural Competency

Learner Outcomes: TSWBAT define cultural norms. TSWBAT dramatize different cultural norms. TSWBAT evaluate attitudes towards different cultures. Set: Cultural Norms 1. Ask students what cultural norms means to them 2. Project dictionary definition of what cultural norms means and have them write it down 3. Brainstorm different cultural norms of America Activity #1: Cultural Competency Activity (40-45 min) 1. Have groups already divided up 2. Tell them they are going to be role playing different groups/groups are predetermined *2 groups-Pandyas & Chispas *Pandyas cultural norms: male students should be chaperoned at ALL times, dont want to start conversations with people different than themselves *Chispas cultural norms: value meeting several people in very short amounts of time; a contact is getting a verbal or nonverbal response from someone; friendly, outgoing, always wanting to meet new people * 4 observers 3. You will be getting a piece of paper that tells you all about your particular culture. Be sure to read over all the characteristics of your culture so you know it really well. 4. Once each group is comfortable with their cultural norms, both groups may begin to mix and mingle. 5. The 4 observers will stand to the side and observe the interactions between all the students 6. I will give you 10 minutes to interact with each other 7. After interaction, take some time to answer a few quick questions as a group Guiding Questions: What values does the opposite culture hold? What could you expect if you visited the other cultures country? 8. Have each group read off their cultural norms to the whole class. 9. Discussion Guiding Questions: How did you feel about the behavior of those in your group? Of the other group? Did you use positive, negative, or neutral terms to describe the other group? How well did your group observe the norms of their assigned culture? What did you do if someone in your group didnt follow the norms of your culture? What are the real world advantages of following the cultural norms? AGREE/DISAGREE STATEMENTS (students will give the thumbs up or thumbs down to indicate whether they agree or disagree)

*People have difficulty describing the behaviors of other groups in nonjudgmental terms. *People acquire cultural norms fairly quickly. *Most of the groups norms are maintained through peer pressure. *Americans tend to feel uncomfortable without eye contact, even though in many parts of the world, eye contact is considered to be rude and impolite. *The same behavior can be perceived differently depending on your groups norms. For example, what appears friendly to the Chispas, seems pushy to Pandyas. What are some real world situations that were illustrated during the game? What lessons would you keep in mind if you were going to spend time in an unfamiliar culture? What are some cross-cultural experiences you have experienced? How did those make you feel?---- different religious services/ different countries/ new school/ having dinner with a family different than yours--- GIVE THEM TIME TO WRITE IT DOWN AND THEN SHARE How do your cultural values and beliefs influence the way you behave? Why is it important to be aware of the invisible aspects of culture?

Activity 2: God Grew Tired of Us 1. Review what happened so far 2. Watch movie Resources: Pandya and Chispa cultural norms sheets God Grew Tired of Us video God Grew Tired of Us movie guide