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- 6th
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Students examine the social issues that lead to the division of European colonies into self- governed countries in Latin America. They identify causes and effects of inequality among races and class systems. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students research topics linking migration and the destruction of the rainforest. Working in groups, they create Powerpoint presentations on various topics, including eco-tourism, rural-urban migration, and the importance of resources to development. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students participate in a BioBlitz of their neighborhood or schoolyard by observing and recording every plant and animal within a designated area. They research the rainforest then prepare a chart of the rainforest to hang next to their own BioBlitz that records the plants and animals they would observe if they did a similar BioBlitz in the rainforest. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 3rd
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Students identify the countries of origin for many products they currently use everyday. They write a story of the journey one item must make to get to their home and some of the experiences they might have along the way. Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Students look at informational websites about popular Brazilian cities. They gain knowledge about one particular city of interest to them. Students research a city and present their findings to the rest of the class. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 3rd
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Students create sentences, using words printed on pictures of peanuts. They are explained that the peanut is not really a nut, but a legume, related to beans and peas. Students are also told that the first peanuts grew in Brazil. They are given unshelled peanuts to examine, describe and discuss the different qualities of the peanut. Full Review »
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- 6th - 7th
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Students write and perform a script for a television commercial advertising a Carnaval parade. They design a poster advertising a Carnaval parade. They explore information and photographs about the culture of Brazil. Full Review »
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- 5th - 12th
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Students research the Hydrovia project using the internet. They discover what the Hydrovia project is, how it relates to or can affect the Pantanal region of Brazil, and discuss in a debate format the pro's and con's of this project. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students go on a virtual shopping spree using exchanged currency. Using currency exchange websites, students convert American Dollars to the Brazilian Real. They "spend" the exchanged currency on the internet and compare the quantity of items that can be purchased with Dollars and Reals. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students read an article about protestors against Bush during his visit in Brazil. As a class, they discuss the reasons behind a new tariff on ethanol. They role-play the role of advisor to President Bush and develop proposals to help him accomplish his goals. Full Review »
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