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=Professor Dudley's Cultural Heritage Project =

This page lists all assignments for the week of May 4 through May 8. Final projects and presentations will be due on May 4th. Good luck and have fun with this project!

It is important to be aware of cultures other than your own. Can you think of a few reasons why this may be beneficial to you throughout life? Read about how enhancing your cultural awareness will benefit your success in the [|workforce]. Here is another [|website] that may be helpful with answering this question. Watch this short YouTube [|video] about the coming together of kids from different cultures and interpret what message you think they are trying to get across.
 * Monday: Introduction to Cultures of the world**

Now its time to focus in on your personal cultural background. Think of a few questions you can ask your parents reguarding your background. Read the three instructions on [|how to understand the importance of one's culture]. Do you agree or disagree? Write one to two paragraphs explaining your reasoning.
 * Tuesday: Learning your own**

It is important to know the ways in which culture is represented and the importance of it in the community. Read the answer [|here]and then have a 10-15 minute group discussion with your table team about different ways you have seen culture represented in everyday life. Here are a few websites that may be helpful in your research: [|Books] concerning culture [|American] culture example [|Cultures] around the world
 * Wednesday: Research**

Are you ready to put together all your information into one slideshow? Feel free to add color and graphics wherever necessary to make the page more exciting. Be sure your information is thorough and detailed.
 * Thursday: PowerPoint workshop**

Using the rubric that was given out in class, create a powerpoint presentation addressing the information you found about your cultural heritage. This should include a minimum of 6 slides. Be prepared to give a 3-5 minute presentation about your chosen culture.
 * Friday: Presentations**

Are you interested in meeting others from different cultures? [|The Global Youth Peace Summit]might be the perfect oppertunity for you to learn more about others and potentially yourself. Follow the link for more information!