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- 7th
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Students are introduced to the processes of cotton farming in the early 20th century. In groups, they examine the role of Mexican Americans on the farms and the impact of a boom and bust economy on cotton. They identify the reasons why Mexicans made their way to America and how they modified their environment. Full Review »
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- 11th
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Students participate in a lecture on the history of Latin Americans and the role of Latin-American women writers. As a class, they read a story together and identify what lessons the narrator gained throughout the story. In groups, they examine the author's life and compare it to their own. To end the lesson, they use the internet to research various aspects of Latino culture. Full Review »
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- 7th - 12th
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Students study specific terms and concepts about the discovery of America. They improve their history knowledge about some Latin American regions and their map and geography skills of the New World. They describe what is meant by Cultural Pluralism. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students brainstorm a list of stereotypes associated with the Hispanic or Latin culture. In groups, they use the internet to research issues of importance to the Puerto Rican community. They focus on the cultures that speak Spanish and how ethnicity applies to various groups within the United States. To end the lesson, they read a poem and write their reflections. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students examine the immigrants of various cultures throughout the world. In groups, they identify the push and pull factors of those immigrating and the risks and consequences they are subject do when going through the immigration process. To end the lesson, they describe a family photo and memories they have before moving to the United States. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine in detail South American countries, after dividing them into regions. They describe the climate, vegetation, and economics as well as the cultural influences of colonial Spain and Portugal. Students conclude the unit by baking cookies in the shape of South America that display geographic features. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students describe the Mexican culture and relate it to their own culture. They investigate the Mexican culture through internet research, textbooks, and class discussions. Students create a mural of their school culture. They interview Mexican-American students and record their experiences in journal form. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students study different religions and factions within the religion. They examine the political agenda of religious factions in civil war zones in Africa, Asia, or Latin America. They investigate high crimes against humanity in the name or sake of the religious identity of the group in the aforementioned areas. Full Review »
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- 7th - 10th
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Students research various South American countries, role play ambassadors of assigned countries, and create maps illustrating characteristics and symbols of countries of South America. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students use this lesson to focus on classical archaeology. In groups, they read various myths and legends to examine the how the culture was passed between different groups. They participate in a role-play activity in which they represent different countries trading with each other and discover how cultures can clash. Full Review »
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