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Questions

Unit Questions1. Why do we need to know about the seven

different Continents?2. What are some interesting facts about

different cultures?

Essential QuestionWhat is happening All the Way Around the World?

TEKS• (2) Listening/speaking/culture. The student listens

and speaks to gain knowledge of his/her own culture, the culture of others, and the common elements of cultures. The student is expected to:

• (A) connect experiences and ideas with those of others through speaking and listening (K-3); and

• (B) compare language and oral traditions (family stories) that reflect customs, regions, and cultures (K-3).

There are 7 continents…

North America

South America

AfricaAntarctica

Australia

Europe

AsiaWE ALL SHARE A PIECE OF THE PUZZLE.

Every Continent except Australia and Antarctica isbroken up into different

countries

There are many differentCultures divided amongst

These countries.

•Asian•Mexican•American•African•Indian

A Few Consist of

Asian

• Asian art Literature and Cuisine play major roles in the Asian culture.

Hispanic

• Churches, family, and food are major priorities for the Hispanic culture.

American

• Movies, music, and sports play a large role in American culture.

African

• Africa’s main focus is on the arts, crafts, food, and people.

Indian

• Indian cultures are very family oriented, dedicated to their religion and have many different types of food.

References

• Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills- third grade Texas education agency (2002)

http://www.tea.state.tx.us/teks/grade/Third_Grade.pdf• Wikipedia- Asian cultures (2008)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_Asia