GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES WORKSHEET 1 / Topic: Change in Culture and Communities
Learning Objectives:
- Explore diverse examples of cultural heritage (including your own country).
- Investigate newly emerging online communities.
- Consider how the global community is changing.
PART A: Understanding Key Ideas
Define in your own words:
Community – ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……
Culture – ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………
Cultural heritage – …………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………
Look at the example of cultural heritage below:
[Link] Japanese Tea Ceremony. What kind of heritage is preserved here? What does it tell us
about culture? Does this example show change or preservation? Explain why.
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2. Floating markets are a way of life in Thailand. What kind of heritage is preserved here? What does it
tell us about culture? Does this example show change or preservation? Explain why.
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3. New buildings, like Dubai International Airport, are built all the time in United Arab Emirates. What
kind of heritage is preserved here? What does it tell us about culture? Does this example show change or
preservation? Explain why.
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4. Music – artistic heritage. What kind of heritage is preserved here? What does it tell us about culture?
Does this example show change or preservation? Explain why.
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1. Do these examples show change or preservation? Explain why.
2. Think about your own country’s cultural heritage. Give 3 examples and explain how they are
preserved.
3. Do you think all parts of a country’s history should be shown as heritage? Why or why not?
PART B: Emerging Online Communities
6. Name or describe 2–3 online communities you know (e.g., gaming, art, study, or environmental).
7. List advantages and disadvantages of online communities:
Advantages Disadvantages
8. Create your own online community.
– Name: ……………………………………………………
– Purpose: ……………………………………………………
– Rules for members: ……………………………………………………
– Who is welcome? Who isn’t? Why? ……………………………………………………
PART C: The Global Community
9. How has the global community changed over time (e.g.,
technology, travel, communication)?
10. Is the world becoming more connected or more divided? Explain.
Creative Task
Design a cultural heritage poster or brochure to promote your country’s culture to visitors.
Include:
- 2–3 examples of traditions, buildings, or foods
- A slogan or quote about diversity
- Why global visitors should come and learn about your culture
Extension Task (Optional)
Research a “new” or “utopian” community online (e.g., New Earth, New Consciousness).
- What do they believe in?
- How do they communicate?
- What are their goals for the future?
