This learning resource explores the concept of material and non-material culture, using the example of a wedding ring to illustrate how physical objects represent deeper meanings within a society. It defines material culture as tangible items that carry significant cultural values, while inviting students to reflect on the non-material aspects these items symbolize, such as promises or feelings. The resource encourages critical thinking about how items like wedding rings contribute to social order by signaling personal status and relationships within a community. Additionally, it includes a challenge task for students to identify another wedding symbol and articulate its non-material significance.