5th Grade Social Studies

Students should realize their current position in the world is a

result of hundreds of years of movement of people and ideas.

As adolescent Americans, they come to realize the global community is more easily

accessible than expected due to technology.

Similarities and Differences Among

Cultures

Similarities and Differences Among

CulturesDespite the thousands of miles of

separation, people of China, Vietnam, and America are, well…just people.

Our basic needs are the same, but some of our cultural values vary because of history and location.

Despite the thousands of miles of separation, people of China, Vietnam, and America are, well…just people.

Our basic needs are the same, but some of our cultural values vary because of history and location.

Similarities and Differences

• Education is valued and teachers are respected

• Guests are often treated with food

• Art, music and literature are all important in the different cultures

• “Saving face” is important in China and Vietnam

• Anything of nutritional value is considered food

• Members of the same sex might hold hands in public, but not men and women

China, Vietnam…or Raleigh?

China, Vietnam…or Raleigh?

Students will view a picture each day with a caption, and they will have to decide if the picture is from far-away destinations such as China or Vietnam, or if it was taken in their city of residence -- Raleigh.

This will make them realize the Western influences present in Asia, as well as the Asian influences in their hometown.

Students will view a picture each day with a caption, and they will have to decide if the picture is from far-away destinations such as China or Vietnam, or if it was taken in their city of residence -- Raleigh.

This will make them realize the Western influences present in Asia, as well as the Asian influences in their hometown.

China, Vietnam, or Raleigh?

• Raw beef, peanuts, jalapenos, mint, and shrimp crackers

Pho Cali Noodle House in Raleigh!

Diversity FactsDiversity Facts

China has 1.3 billion peopleThere are more than 50 minority

groups in ChinaThe United States has 300 million

peopleVietnam has 80 million peopleThere are more than 50 minority

groups in Vietnam

China has 1.3 billion peopleThere are more than 50 minority

groups in ChinaThe United States has 300 million

peopleVietnam has 80 million peopleThere are more than 50 minority

groups in Vietnam

Which Countries are Represented by the Students

in our Room?• You and your parents have brought customs and

beliefs from:• Canada• France• Mexico• Puerto Rico• Argentina• Congo• Ukraine• Spain

Current EventsCurrent Events

2008 Olympics in ChinaStrength of China’s economy as

the U.S. economy faltersBooming Vietnamese economyHuman rights and fair pay for

workers

2008 Olympics in ChinaStrength of China’s economy as

the U.S. economy faltersBooming Vietnamese economyHuman rights and fair pay for

workers

Movement of Goods, People and Ideas

Movement of Goods, People and Ideas

What percentage of our shirts, shoes and book bags in this class were made in China? Vietnam? The United States?

What percentage of our shirts, shoes and book bags in this class were made in China? Vietnam? The United States?

Historical ContextHistorical Context

The history of the United States dates back about 400 years.

The history of China and Vietnam both date back more than dates back more than 2,000 years!

The history of the United States dates back about 400 years.

The history of China and Vietnam both date back more than dates back more than 2,000 years!

Impact of WarsImpact of Wars

In Vietnam, the Vietnam War is referred to as the U.S. War.

4,000,000 Vietnamese (10% of the population) were killed or wounded

In Vietnam, the Vietnam War is referred to as the U.S. War.

4,000,000 Vietnamese (10% of the population) were killed or wounded

Influence of InventionsInfluence of Inventions

CompassPaperGunpowderFireworks

CompassPaperGunpowderFireworks