Learn about cultural influences in the U.S. and Cuba.

The U.S
The United States is a great example for how cultures can influence other cultures. Immigrants from all over the world come and bring their traditions. From Christmas trees to the English language, immigrants have brought many things to the U.S.

Africa is another excellent example for cultural influence. Europeans have influenced many things there, from religion to language.

Cuba
In Cuba there is a major influence it is youth and popular music. It affected clothing and culture. It also affected traditions. There are major holidays that also affected.

Social Studies/Time Continuity and Change

Standard 2: The student understands the world from its beginnings to the of Renaissance (SS.A.2.3).

Objective 1: Understands how language, ideas, and institutions of one culture can influence other cultures (e.g., through trade, exploration, and immigration).

Amusement Park Activity

Amusement Trip - Go to an amusement park. Take a look at the decorations, type of ride, and other things you might look for in cultures. Now go to another amusement park. Do you see similarities in the two that could be from exchanging ideas or visiting the other park.

Brainstorming Fun

Idea 1. What are lanuguages,
ideas, and institutions that have
influenced your culture. Discuss.

Vocabulary

Cultural - Of or relating to the
customary beliefs, social forms,
and material traits of a racial,
religious, or social group.

Influences- The act or power of
producing an effect without
apparent exertion of force or
direct exercise of command.

Did You Know?

The first ferris wheel opened on
June 21, 1893 at the World's
Columbian Exposition. It cost
$350,000 to make.