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- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students work in groups to research human rights issues in Latin America. They present their findings to the class and react on the information gathered. They also examine the United States view on these issues. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students examine poems from Latin America and the Caribbean. They compare different perspectives and subjects in the poems. They research Peace Corps volunteers as well. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students explore the musical traditions of Latin America. They are exposed to several different songs to create context for comparing and contrasting. The teacher also demonstrates a basic Latin dance with the use of the rhythm being played. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students work on a cross curricular project in both geography and writing classes. Students conduct research on Latin America using both non print and print sources and follow the MLA form of research. Students turn in source and note cards as well as a final paper and receive a grade in both their writing class and geography class. Full Review »
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- 6th - 9th
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Students use the Internet to research ancient civilizations of modern day Latin America and develop awareness of Civilizations predating Columbus. They discover which peoples do not fit into the Western Civilization paradigm and compare different pre-Columbian civilizations. Full Review »
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- 8th - 10th
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Students read and examine online stories written by children of Latin America. They discuss the picture books they enjoyed when they were younger, complete a worksheet, and write and illustrate a story using a concept web and storyboard. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 2nd
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Students read and interpret maps and read and comprehend clues in a quest to find an endangered monkey that is being chased by a hunter. They "travel" in small group to three countries by following written clues, locating each country on a map based on geographic location, landforms, and cultural descriptions. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 12th
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Students explore the history of the Amate Bark paintings. They research the history and analyze the unique characteristics and styles used by the artists of Latin America. Students simulate the color and texture of the paper and produce an Amate Bark painting. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 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 »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students write two sentences comparing a Latin American tradition and cultural facet, to one of their own culture or heritage. They write their own definition of the term culture, and students draw a picture to illustrate it. Students view a PowerPoint on Culture of Latin America. Full Review »
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