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Students examine perspectives for and against the U.S. trade embargo on Cuba, develop a position on the embargo and articulate viewpoints in a public forum. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students research Cuban methods of transportation on the Internet. They list and describe various modes of public transportation in Cuba and complete a worksheet. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students examine the conditions in Cuba prior to 1959 and how Castro came to be in power. They write a research report about Cuba and how it fell to Castro. Full Review »
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- 6th - Higher Ed
Students research Cuba and Cuban culture, email a Cuban expert, and summarize information they learned. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students investigate the presence of Soviet missiles in Cuba in 1962 and how that presence triggered an international crisis. The options available to the president as well as the advantages and disadvantages of each are articulated in the discussions. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students study the life and music of Celia Cruz whose career in Cuba was affected by the Cuban revolution. Students develop a newscast that highlights events from the Cuban revolution. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the relationship between the United States and Cuba since the end of World War II. They discover the origins of McCarthyism and how the Bay of Pigs and the Cuban Missile Crisis altered their relationship. They examine the issue of immigration of Latin Americans to the United States as well. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the influences of the Hispanic culture in the United States. In groups, they read about the life of a slave in Cuba and identify the misconceptions are discussed. As a class, they define racism, read an essay and discuss how it relates to society today. To end the lesson, they research how the class system is changing in Puerto Rico and the role of women in the culture. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore the Cuban society, politics, culture, and economy. As a class, they take a look at the Bush administrations policy on Cuba after reading "Embargo Remains Until Cuba Alters Policy, Bush Says" from The New York Times. Students also research topics related to Cuba including tourism. Full Review »
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- 1st
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Students explore migration from Cuba to the United States. They explain reasons why people migrate to different places. Through guest speakers and discussion groups, students compare and contrast the experiences of Cuban families and families in the United States. Full Review »