Karen Rainier
Web Drop-in #3
7/3/09
Compare and Contrast:
Traditional
Incan Culture
vs.
American Culture
Essential Questions:
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How
do people in other cultures live, work and play?
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How
does the traditional Incan Culture compare with modern
American
Culture?
Today we will explore some websites to learn more about
Before we begin, let’s discuss our prior knowledge about
Now we will go to a website that will give you a look into the life
of an Incan family living in the
Read the directions below:
1. Once you have clicked on a photo below to access a section, work
with your partner to explore that section of the site by clicking on the
pictures on the left.
2. As you are reading, you and your partner
will be recording the information you find.
Make sure to write down any questions you have as you explore,
and/or words or phrases that you did not understand.
For note-taking:
Include interesting facts about the how the Incan family…
…LIVES:
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house
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food
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daily
activities
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transportation
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clothing
…WORKS:
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how
they earn money
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jobs
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education
…PLAYS:
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what
families and friends do for fun and relaxation
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what
children do for fun
…CELEBRATES:
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worship/religion
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celebrations
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traditions
and customs
Now
you are ready to explore Incan Culture!
Click
on the picture to explore each section carefully and thoroughly:
Section 1: A Peruvian Family
Click on photo:
Section 2:
The Village Market
Click on photo:
Section 3:
Weavings at the Market
Click on photo:
Section 4:
Incan Kids
Click on photo:
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Once
you have thoroughly explored the site, discuss the information you have
gathered with your partner.
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You
and your partner will be using the information you gather to create a poster
that shows what you learned about this culture. The posters will be displayed
on Multicultural Day!
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How
are the two cultures different? More importantly, what aspects of our lives are
similar to the Incans?
ENJOY THE
EXPLORATION!!!