P+is+for+Passport+Reinforcing+Activity

__** P is for Passport Reinforcing Activity **__

__**Objective:**__ Students will be able to explain how culture is influenced by the physical environment.

__**Materials:**__
 * Book, //P is for Passport//
 * A-Z Chart
 * Computers and books for research

__**Procedures:**__

Read the book //P is for Passoport.// While reading discuss the various letters and pick out the elements of culture. Discuss how the physical environment could influence that element of culture. For physical elements discuss how they may impact culture.

Using the alphabetic organizer below, students will brainstorm several different characteristics and ideas for your hometown, city, or country. Find a single word that describes that characteristic and place under the appropriate letter for the characteristics. For example, if they live near a lot of Cherry Trees they could put that under the letter "C." After the students have created the "A-Z" chart of their own hometown, have them pick five of the letters that they picked. How was the element influenced by culture or how was the cultue influenced by the physical environment?

After students have done their "A-Z" chart for their hometown, divide the class into groups of four. Have them research a new place of their group's choice. They will then fill out an "A-Z" chart like they did for their own hometown and pick five letters to answer how culture was influenced by the physical environment or how the physical environment influences culture.

Students will then write a reflection on how culture is influenced by the physical environment.

Grade 1: Geography, Human Systems 7. Diverse cultural practices address basic human needs in various ways and may change over time.
 * __Other Ohio Standards:__**