The topics and lessons in this course are for kids and parent(s) to work together. If you have a multicultural heritagesomething that comes or belongs to one by reason of birth;Â ancestors may be considered a kind of heritage; also traditions, achievements, beliefs, etc., that are part of the history of a group or nation; something passed down from preceding generations, you may find it hard to embrace and thrive among others who do not share your heritage and cultural practices. It may be difficult to find a sense of belonging in our diverse world. This course willa document stating how a person wants real and personal property divided after death More help you find your way while working with your parenta parent is a father or a mother; can also be someone who acts as a mother or father to someone; a parent may also be an adoptive parent or adult in the diverse universe in which we all live.
A long time ago people were born, grew up, and lived within an isolated community of people who all spoke the same languagea system of symbols that allow people to communicate with each other, also the MOST symbolic way that culture is passed down and were mostly related to each other as well. Everyone in the community shared the same cultural beliefs, practiced the same religionbelief in and reverence for a supernatural power or powers regarded as creator and governor of the universe; a personal or institutionalized system grounded in such belief and worship; a set of beliefs, values, and practices based on the teachings of a spiritual leader, ate the same foods, dressed much the same, and had the same ritualsthe prescribed order of performing a ceremony or act, especially one characteristic of a particular religion or church; rituals are usually collectivistic behaviors and most often include a specialist overseeing the activity or activities and celebrations. Especially if you live in the United States, you will recognize that many people live here who are different from you. They speak different languages, look different on the outside, practice different religious beliefs, or have none. Watch this short film, What Does Multicultural Mean?
The four lessons in this course are not comprehensive, for sure. We could recommend many textbooks, articles, movies, and a ton of other cultural materials, but this course is just a mini course to get you started. It is hoped that these short lessons will motivate you to learn more about cultureculture is not genetically inherited, it is shared, learned, and dynamic- never static and the ways of doing things that are different from yours. Just like a math problem, there is usually more than one way to gain cultural awareness. The best way, of course, is to travel, but traveling is not always an option for many reasons.
In asking the question, Who Are They? We are searching for our ethnicityethnicity is about exhibition of cultural traits such as language, clothing, celebrations, rituals, rites of passage, history, genealogy, etc.; such exhibition of cultural traits may be private or public, or both, Most people first associate color of skin with ethnicity, which may be only one component of ethnicity and information about our ancestors, those in our familya family is group of people consisting of parents and children living together in a household; family members can also live away from parents or in a different household line who have gone before us and paved our way. Perhaps you might find a traditionA tradition is a cultural event, which has been passed down from generation to generation.  It may be based on myth, legend, truth, or supernatural beliefs. or custom from another land represented in your heritage. Wouldn’t it be fun to celebrate that tradition or custom with your family today?
Sign up for this Culture for Kids – Part II – Who Are They? course. If you took the Culture for Kids – Part I course, you can get a Certificate for completion to frame! Life-long learning is important, no matter your age.
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