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welcome to history. August 31 st 2011. objective. I can consider factors that contribute to defining culture. Agenda. “History and Knowing Who We Are” handout McCullough article Sections 1 and 2 of worksheet Homework: What is culture?. McCullough. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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WELCOME TO HISTO

RY

AUGUST 31

S T 20 11

OBJECTIVE• I can consider factors that

contribute to defining culture

AGENDA

• “History and Knowing Who We Are” handout• McCullough article• Sections 1 and 2 of

worksheet• Homework: What is culture?

MCCULLOUGH“ Learning about history is an antidote to the hubris of the present, the idea that everything in our lives is the ultimate”What does “antidote” mean?What does “hubris” mean?

HUBRIS

MCCULLOUGH• Complete “wordle” worksheet

with your table partner (15-20 mins)

• Discuss as a class

SECTION 1• After reading, work in

your table groups to answer section one.

HOMEWORK• Ask your

parents/guardians/family about culture. What is your families culture? What do you value?