3rd grade Social Studies - Culture & Traditions

Why do traditions (example: folk dances) stay popular in the United States?

• They are passed down through families

• People like to dance

• Families celebrate the way their ancestors did

• We earn money by doing traditions

How does Tomie dePaola show his cultural heritage?

• He illustrates his stories

• He writes myths and fairytales

• He writes information about his Italian-Irish culture

• He sings songs with his books

How do Italian American families celebrate their culture?

• They wear special clothes

• They travel to Italy

• They buy gifts for each other

• They cook and eat together

What is significant about artwork?

• They were painted with brushes.

• They use different colors.

• They can show images of how life was like in the past.

• They can show how to paint.

How can you show your cultural heritage at home?

• By speaking in the language of your family’s culture.

• By celebrating cultural holidays together.

• By doing chores for your parents.

• By cooking traditional meals.

How do Mexican Americans celebrate their culture?

• Looking at baby photos

• Families gather at fiestas to eat, dance, and/or play games.

• Reading books about Mexico

• Eating pasta dishes

How can you share your culture with others?

• By dressing in clothes of your cultural heritage.

• Passing on traditions and old family recipes

• Keeping your home clean and tidy.

• Selling your things online to others

What is the reason different celebrations happen between different cultures?

• Cultures all have the same traditions

• Cultures speak different languages

• Traditions & celebrations are passed down from generations

• Different groups of people live different places so their traditions are different

How should we act when someone has a different cultural language or celebration than we do?

• Be respectful

• Learn about their culture

• Read stories about their culture

• Invite them over for dinner