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***[A CULTURAL SCAVENGER HUNT]{.underline}***

> ***[ACTIVITY]{.underline}***

**[Part I]{.underline}**

\- Write the following categories on the board, then brainstorm and
discuss things which are uniquely North American:

> **Food** (hamburgers, hot dogs, . . .)
>
> **Music** (surfing, rap, bluegrass, . . .)
>
> **Sports** (baseball, football, . . .)
>
> **Holidays and Celebrations** (4th of July, Memorial Day)
>
> **Clothing** (cowboy boots, baggy shorts, . . .)
>
> **Transportation** (hot rods, low-riders, etc.)

\- Using the magazines, photos, etc., have students cut out pictures and
/ or headlines that emphasize North American culture.

\- Create a collage, individually, in small groups, or as a class.

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**[Part II]{.underline}**

-As a homework assignment, ask students to go on the *Cultural Scavenger
Hunt* (**Master Page IX - 3**).

\- Upon completion of the *Cultural Scavenger Hunt* discuss individual
findings, making a list as you go along.

\- Write the following categories on the board, then list items found
during the scavenger hunt, comparing and contrasting things that are
unique to each category.

> **North American**
>
> **Mexican American**
>
> **Other**

\- Discuss: What makes an American an American? How can you tell?

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**[A CULTURAL SCAVENGER HUNT]{.underline}**

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  ***HOW MANY OF THESE THINGS CAN YOU 
  FIND? DESCRIBE THEM.***             

  **Can you find these objects?**     **Describe the object**

  Something from nature in your home. 

  A shrine or religious symbol.       

  Clothing from at least two          
  different cultures.                 

  Four restaurants (check the phone   
  book).                              

  Four types of fast food places.     

  A billboard or large sign written   
  in Spanish.                         

  A billboard or large sign written   
  in English.                         

  Something from a different culture  
  (not American or Mexican).          

  A typical North American food.      

  A food from a foreign (not North    
  American) culture.                  
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+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| > WHERE DOES IT COME FROM? DRAW A |                                   |
| > LINE BETWEEN THE FOOD AND THE   |                                   |
| > COUNTRY IT COMES FROM. (HINT:   |                                   |
| > SOME MAY HAVE MORE THAN ONE.)   |                                   |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| > **Pizza**                       |                                   |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| > **Chop Suey**                   | > **NORTH AMERICA**               |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| > **Tacos**                       | > **CHINA**                       |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| > **French Fries**                | > **ENGLAND**                     |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| > **Pita Bread**                  | > **ITALY**                       |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| > **Sauerkraut**                  | > **MEXICO**                      |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| > **Steak**                       | > **FRANCE**                      |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| > **Enchiladas**                  | > **GERMANY**                     |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| > **Spaghetti**                   | > **MIDEASTERN**                  |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| > **Hamburger**                   | > **JAPAN**                       |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| > **Sushi**                       | > **INDIA**                       |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| > **English Muffins**             |                                   |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| > **Tortillas**                   |                                   |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+