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\nBank Loans Money to Start Businesses\n

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\nAfter locating Latin American countries on a world map, children read about how microbanks are loaning money to help start small businesses. Involving both current events and economics, the teacher introduces the article with a map...\n
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\nLatin America: 1500-Present\n

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\nIn this Latin American history study guide learning exercise, students read a brief overview pertaining to the history of Latin America from 1500 to the present and fill in the blanks with the appropriate words. Students also respond to...\n
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\n Strengthening Democracy In Latin America\n

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\nHigh schoolers 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. High...\n
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\nLatin America: 1500-Present\n

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\nIn this Latin American history study guide worksheet, students read a brief overview pertaining to the history of Latin America from 1500 to the present.\n
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\nGeothermal Energy in Latin America\n

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\nHere is a wonderful series of lessons designed to introduce learners to the variety of renewable, clean energy sources used by people all over the world. Geothermal energy is the resource focused on. This particular sources of energy...\n
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\nBeyond Demographics\n

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\nStudents study the Dominican Republic through watching and discussing a video about the country and its people. They explain life in the Dominican Republic and describe the emerging picture of the Dominican Republic as viewed through...\n
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\nA Comparative Bilingual Portfolio LessonAbout Japan and Latin America\n

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\nStudents analyze issues and historical questions about Japan as they relate to similar events in Latin America. They use writing, reading, and comprehension skills in completing a research project. Students seek what is similar between...\n
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\nRevolutions in Latin America: Bolivar, 1813-1814\n

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\nStudents compare the leadership skills of Washington and Bolivar. In this Latin American history lesson, students read biographical information about George Washington and Simon Bolivar. Students compare the men to better understand the...\n
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\nLesson 2: \"To Elect Good Men\": Woodrow Wilson and Latin America\n

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\nStudents analyze Woodrow Wilson's foreign policy. In this foreign policy lesson, students examine how the Wilson administration responded to civil unrest in Latin America.\n
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\nLatin American Film\n

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\nStudents critique, discuss, and identify characters in a film about Latin America. In this Latin America lesson plan, students watch the film and discuss the film and everyday life.\n
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\nSor Juana, la monja y la escritora: Las Redondillas y La Respuesta\n

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\nSor Juana, considered one of the first feminist writers and a great Latin American poet, is the topic and inspiration for this excellent lesson. Use the introduction, guiding questions, and learning objectives to lead your class into a...\n
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\nThe True Cost of Coffee\n

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\nYoung scholars examine the economic, health and environmental risks of being a one-crop country. They explain the risks of relying on one crop. They also identify the factors that resist change.\n
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\n\"Lista Negra-The Black Lists\"\n

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\nStudents review the history and political motivation behind the U.S. adoption of the Monroe Doctrine and how national security measures collide with the issues of due process and human rights during times of war. They learn about how the...\n
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\nSeventh Grade Geography Research Paper Project\n

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\nSeventh graders 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...\n
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\nCan I Feel Your Pain? A Sculpture Project\n

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\nStudents conduct research dealing with some aspect of human rights in Latin America. They create a sculpture as a response to an instance of repression that touched them from their research. They give a brief oral report on their country.\n
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\nStories in Spanish\n

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\nStudents 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.\n
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\nLatin America and the Caribbean in the Classroom: The Economy and Trade\n

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\nStudents use the internet to gather information on daily exchange rates. They calculate the exchange rates between two countries by role playing they are going on vacation to these destinations.\n
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\nLatin America: Places and Regions\n

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\nSeventh graders create a Latin American portfolio in the form of a country presentation using PowerPoint software. They use their knowledge of geographic concepts to interpret maps, globes, charts, diagrams, and timelines.\n
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\nGeography Now! Belize\n

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\nBelize is an adorable anomaly, being the only Latin American country with English as its official language. It's also home to thousands of Mennonites and is the gateway to the Caribbean, despite sitting on the Latin American land mass. A...\n
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\nDiscovering Mexico through Murals\n

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\nStudents 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...\n
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\nGeography, Climate, and Community in the Dominican Republic\n

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\nStudents familiarize themselves with the geography and culture of the Dominican Republic. They use primary source materials on the Dominican Republic to explore the question: How does where you live influence how you live? They describe...\n
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\n'Magic' Pablo Lesson\n

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\nStudents examine what goes into hero worship and establishing unlikely friendships. They probe the deeper meanings in \"'Magic' Pablo\" through small group dialog and use a variety of ways to process the story's meaning. They see the...\n
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\nThe Cuban Revolution and Its Impact on Latin America\n

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\nFidel Castro was the iconic leader of Cuba. Yet, individuals may know little about the man or his motivations. In an engaging Web quest activity, scholars investigate Castro's political aspirations and his more ephemeral personal life...\n
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\nLatin American Relief Map\n

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\nStudents, in groups, research, design and construct a relief map of a section of Latin America using papier-mache. They show major landforms, elevations and notable bodies of water. They present their maps to the class.\n
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