The Influence of Culture

Students will reflect on the importance of culture. They will research how various cultural aspects influenced the life of Nelson Mandela. They will then write a self-reflection paper on how various cultural aspects have influenced their lives. • What is the importance of culture in people's lives? • How do various aspects of culture contribute to a group's identity? • How did certain aspects of culture play a role in the life of Nelson Mandela? • How did a cultural experience play a significant role in the students' lives? LESSON OBJECTIVES: Students will be able to: • Describe the importance of culture • Explain how various aspects of culture help shape identity • Analyze how various cultural aspects played a role in the life of Nelson Mandela • Analyze and evaluate how a cultural experience played a significant role in their own lives