CHAPTER 4: Family Heritage Poster Project

Culture is the features of a societys way of life, passed down from generation to generation
through teaching, example, and imitation. In this project you will research aspects of culture
using your family, textbook, and the internet. You will interview a family member (8 questions
about the culture, their experience, coming to America, etc.), create a poster, and you will
present your poster to the class.
Poster Instructions:
- Write your last name in the middle of the poster.
- Write the name for your country and draw or print an example of its flag.
- Write and explain the type of Government they have. (See Ch. 4)
- Write and explain the type of Economy they have. (See Ch. 4)
- Write the native language spoken in the country.
- Draw or print 5-picture examples of things found in those cultures. Write a 2-3 sentence
explanation for each picture.
Examples of culture: language, religion, social groups, government, economy, history,
types of food, music, customs, sports, entertainment, holidays, art, clothing, etc.
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Family Heritage Poster Project Rubric

Requirements
Last name in the middle of the poster
w/ picture of family.
Write the native language spoken in
your country.
Draw or cut an example of the flag and
name of your country.
Type of Government and explanation
Type of Economic System and
explanation
Draw or print 5 picture examples of
your culture.
Write a short explanation for each
example (1-2 sentences)
Class Presentation
Parent Interview

Points Possible

Points Earned

5
5
5
5
5
(3 pts each)

15

(4 pts each)

20

20
20
Total Points

/100