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- Grade Range
- 5th - 6th
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Students compare/contrast the Afro-American and Puerto Rican experience as they migrated and assimilated in the U.S. They research and discuss the reasons for migration and the historical significance of economic autonomy and oppression. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 11th
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Students view selected websites to gain information about Puerto Rico and think about its relevance to Rafael Ferrer's "12 Variations on An 18th-century Map of Puerto Rico". Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 6th - 12th
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Students read the play "The Oxcart" in its English form. After examining the author's life and works, they are given a part as one of the characters to act out the play. They dress in full costumes and acquire the correct props in order to put the play on in front of an audience. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students in an ESL classroom are introduced to the contributions of the Filipinos to the United States. In groups, they research the history of the Phillipines including its culture, climate and economy. They discuss the varoius waves of immigration from the country to the United States and state the reasons why they would leave the Phillipines. To end the lesson, they compare and contrast the Filipino immigration experience to those of Mexico and Puerto Rico. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 4th
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Students examine the experiences of four immigrant groups. In groups, they brainstorm a list of misconceptions of those groups and discuss if they are still present today. Using maps, they locate the countries of Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Cuba and research why they left their home country. To end the lesson, they compare and contrast the music of the four countries. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 1st
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Students investigate the meaning of extended family as it is applied in the Puerto Rican culture. They study the vocabulary that is associated with families while comparing the Puerto Rican cultural roles to those present in their own families. They listen to stories and complete Venn diagrams. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 2nd
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Students identify at least one country where the Spanish language is spoken. They describe similarities and differences between Spanish, Mexican, and Puerto Rican families, and finally, they speak Spanish words for family members. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 2nd - 3rd
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Students compare and contrast Wisconsin's water resources to that of Puerto Rico. They research books about islands, particularly the Puerto Rican islands. Student view illustrations of island ecology. They discuss the illustrations and compare them to the Wisconsin ecology. Students identify different ways water is a part of their lives. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 2nd
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Students listen as the teacher describes how an acrostic poem is written. They research an endangered animal of Puerto Rico. Students write an acrostic poem as a class, and then individually about the animal they research. Students have their acrostic poem proofed, and then make a final copy which is decorated. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 12th
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Students examine the effects of the Puerto Rican migration to America. During the viewing of a video, they respond to numerous questions including why Puerto Ricans migrate instead of immigrate. In groups, they discuss their notes and prepare for a quiz. In the same groups, students write and present collective essays on assigned topics. Full Review »
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