Activity Overview
The Southeast region of the United States has a very rich and diverse culture filled with wonderful music, foods, and traditions. In this activity, students will create a 3 cell spider map representing different aspects of the Southeast culture. You can choose to have students create larger spider maps if desired, but students should be encouraged to select the topics on their own.
Template and Class Instructions
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Objective: Create a 3 cell spider map explaining the culture of the Southeast.
Student Instructions
- Click “Start Assignment”.
- Write a heading.
- Create an illustration that represents each heading using appropriate scenes, characters, and items.
- Write a short summary of each heading in the space below the illustration.
Lesson Plan Reference
- [ELA-Literacy/W/4/7] Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.
- [ELA-Literacy/RI/4/4] Determine the meaning of general academic and domain-specific words or phrases in a text relevant to a grade 4 topic or subject area.
- [ELA-Literacy/RI/4/7] Interpret information presented visually, orally, or quantitatively (e.g., in charts, graphs, diagrams, time lines, animations, or interactive elements on Web pages) and explain how the information contributes to an understanding of the text in which it appears.
- [ELA-Literacy/RI/4/10] By the end of year, read and comprehend informational texts, including history/social studies, science, and technical texts, in the grades 4-5 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as needed at the high end of the range.
- [ELA-LITERACY/WHST/6-8/2/B] Develop the topic with relevant, well-chosen facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Proficient | Emerging | Beginning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explanation | There are at least three cells in the storyboard. Titles and descriptions accurately depict the culture. | There are two cells in the storyboard. Titles and descriptions accurately depict the culture. | One cell is correct and the title and description are accurate and complete. |
| Illustrations | The illustrations represent the descriptions using appropriate scenes, characters and items. | The illustrations relate to the descriptions, but are difficult to understand. | The illustrations do not clearly relate to the descriptions. |
| Evidence of Effort | Work is well written and carefully thought out. | Work shows some evidence of effort. | Work shows little evidence of any effort. |
| Conventions | Spelling, grammar, and punctuation are mostly correct. | Spelling, grammar, and punctuation are somewhat correct. | Spelling, grammar, and punctuation are mostly incorrect. |
How To Examine Different Aspects of Culture of the US Southeast Region
Talk About Culture
Begin the discussion by generally talking about cultures. Teachers can provide textbook definitions of culture and ask the students to define it in their own words. If there are students from diverse backgrounds and cultures, teachers can encourage them to share different parts of their cultures and give them interactive exercises to start with.
Identify Different Aspects
Once the students are more aware of the topic and engaged in the discussion, help them identify different aspects of the Southeast region for discussion. These aspects can be general as well as specific. For instance, students can talk about aspects such as food, clothes, festivals, music, etc.
Discuss Historical Context
Culture and history have a very deep connection. The roots of both these subjects are interconnected. Students can analyze this relationship and perform research on the history of the region to investigate the origin of these cultural aspects. Students can also discuss how these cultures and traditions have changed through time and transformed.
Organize a Southeast Cultural Day
With the help of students, teachers can organize a cultural representation day for the Southeast Region. Students can dress according to the theme, bring popular food, prepare performances on music and history of the region, and portray other elements of this culture.
Promote Curiosity
Give students a secure space in which they can raise inquiries. Respond to them politely and promote peer interaction. Teachers can encourage students to ask different questions and share their opinions. It is important to be respectful while talking about different cultures, hence ensure a respectful environment while discussing these aspects.
Frequently Asked Questions About US Southeast Region Culture
What are some Southeast regional specialties?
Specialties like fried chicken, collard greens, cornbread, grits, and barbecue are examples of traditional Southern food. Seafood is also heavily emphasized in coastal regions. Food is an important part of each culture and one of the basic aspects that students can examine to understand the culture on a deeper level.
What function does music serve in the culture of the Southeast region?
A big part of Southeastern culture is music. Bluegrass, country, gospel, and the blues are among the genres represented. The area is renowned for its exciting music festivals and has produced several well-known performers.
What traditional holidays are observed in the Southeast?
Although Mardi Gras in New Orleans is arguably the most well-known, the area also organizes a wide range of other festivals honoring music, gastronomy, the arts, and regional customs. Festivals bring all the people together and are a way for people to celebrate their culture and traditions.
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