Cultural Identity: The unique characteristics, traditions, beliefs, and values that define a particular group or community.

Intangible Cultural Heritage: Non-tangible elements of cultural heritage, including oral traditions, languages, rituals, music, and performing arts.

Cultural Heritage Sites: Physical locations, such as historical sites, monuments, or buildings, that hold cultural significance and require preservation.

Cultural Diversity: The range of different cultures, ethnicities, and traditions within a society or across the world.

Traditional Knowledge: Indigenous or local knowledge systems passed down through generations, including practices related to agriculture, medicine, and craftsmanship.

Cultural Appropriation: The adoption or use of elements from another culture, often without proper understanding or respect for its original context.

Cultural Revitalization: Efforts to revive or restore cultural practices, languages, and traditions that have been endangered or marginalized.

Cultural Sustainability: Ensuring the continued existence and vitality of cultural heritage, allowing communities to maintain their identity and way of life.

Cultural Preservation Laws and Policies: Legal frameworks and regulations aimed at safeguarding cultural heritage and promoting its preservation.

Cultural Heritage Tourism: Travel and exploration that focuses on experiencing and learning about the cultural heritage of a particular destination.

Cultural Exchange: The sharing and interaction of cultural practices, ideas, and perspectives between different communities or regions.

Cultural Resilience: The ability of a culture or community to adapt, overcome challenges, and maintain its identity and values in the face of external influences.

Cultural Erosion: The gradual loss or decline of cultural traditions, practices, or knowledge due to various factors, such as globalization or modernization.

Cultural Hybridity: The blending and mixing of different cultural elements, resulting in new forms, expressions, and identities.

Cultural Empowerment: The process of enabling individuals or communities to value, preserve, and celebrate their own cultural heritage, fostering a sense of pride, belonging, and self-determination.

Cultural Integration

Cultural Assimilation

Globalization

I have created a Kanban board and shared it with my teachers (Crit. B)

I have created a Google Doc for my investigation process, and shared the doc with my teachers (Crit. B)

I have chosen what areas of culture I will focus on in my project (1-3 areas)

I have chosen the content focus on my project from the EfS document

I have formulated a Research Question to guide my project. It may change as I do more research. (Crit. B)

I have created a 'bibliography' on my Google Doc to cite my sources. At least one source has been cited so far using MLA format.