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Latin America Lesson Plans
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Learners consider how to strengthen democratic principles in Latin America. In this government systems lesson, students explore the challenges to democratic forms of government in Latin America as they examine primary sources. Learners conduct research regarding 3 Latin American nations and create profiles for the nations that feature facts about the nations and the work being done in the nation to promote democracy.
Students determine the symbolism of Latin American flags. For this Latin America lesson, students research the cultures and histories of countries as well as the history behind their flags. Students recreate the flags and share their findings with their classmates.
Learners examine how Latin America was affected by the Holocaust in Europe. In groups, they research topics related to Latin America and World War II. They interview survivors if possible and discover how entire nations were effected by this time in history.
Sixth graders examine the many challenges facing the nations of Latin America today. In this World Geography lesson, 6th graders analyze various documents that will help strengthen democracy. Students create a visual profile of different nations in Latin America.
Fifth graders explore the geography of Latin America, and then do one or more creative activities using maps and charts
Students examine the national flag of Latin American countries. In this Latin America lesson, students research the background of symbolism of flags from Latin American countries. Students create replications of the flags as well and present them before their classmates.
Students participate in a series of lessons that leads to a formal assessment about Latin America and the Caribbean. They find information using class and other resources and then review for a test. The activity includes some sample questions for the teacher to use.
With Europe and Latin America as the focus, pupils use educational software to create a timeline. Learners can review a variety of historical information using this technique. It could be used to highlight major events in Latin American or European history, or could be used as a review tool for many topics.
Learners research a Latin American country. They select a country in Latin America to research. They complete a chart related to their country including the country's religions, jobs, chief natural resources, and the relationship with the United States.
The various cultures found within Latin America are the focus of this Social Studies lesson. Pupils utilize educational software, plus websites and worksheets embedded in the plan, to complete a concept map which highlights the unique cultural influences found throughout Latin America. This lesson has a strong technology component.
