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\nLittle Kids Rock\n
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\nThe Latin Rhythms of “Despacito”\n

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\nWhen you hear the first few beats of \"Despacito,\" the unrivaled Latin pop hit of 2017, you can't keep your feet from moving! A music analysis lesson plan examines the intoxicating hit by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee and introduces the...\n
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\nThe Other Americans\n

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\nStudents explain the concept of culture and identify the components of a culture. They describe the characteristics of selected immigrant groups and the conditions they faced upon arrival in the United States. Students analyze the...\n
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\n\"Beisbol!\n\n
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\nBeisbol! Latino Baseball Pioneers and Legends\n

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\nStudents explore Latin America by researching the favorite past time, baseball. In this Latin culture lesson, students identify the leaders in the Latin American baseball movement such as Felipe Alou, Jose Mendze, and the great Roberto...\n
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\nWords In The News Latin American Migrant Money\n

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\nStudents explore the life of a migrant worker. They compare the life of those living in the United States with a poorer country such as Mexico or Latin America. After looking up the definitions of vocabulary words, groups of students...\n
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\nDifferent Ethnic Groups in Ecuador, Panama and Argentina: Their Assimilation and their Contributions\n

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\nStudents research various Latin American countries and reflect on the different ethnic communities represented in that country and their contributions to the region. They make posters, perform skits and write letters about their research.\n
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\nElectronic Journals about Latin American Folktales\n

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\nStudents exchange folktales with a key-pal using dialog journal writing. They write out a folktale from their own cultural background and exchange it with students of another. They record their impressions of each other's folktales.\n
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\nAnasazi/Mesoamerican/Andean: Time and Cultural Passages\n

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\nSeventh graders role play the position of someone in one of six different civilization groups. They research the group's development, advancement and fall of their civilization. They create a presentation to share the information with...\n
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\nCreate Your Own Afro-Latin Groove\n

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\nThe backbone of Latin American music is the beat! Young musicians work on blending Afro-Latin rhythms and beat patterns before incorporating the major pentatonic, minor pentatonic, and blues scales in their own compositions.\n
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\nBaila! Latin Dance in the Spanish Classroom\n

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\nOne, two, three. One, two, three. Invite your language learners to practice the steps for researching and presenting information. Each small group has the task of explaining one Latin dance in full detail.\n
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\nAffirmation, Assimilation, and Acculturation: Middle School\n

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\nLatin American culture is deeply embedded in American culture as a whole. From the Latin rock scene in San Francisco to the hip-hop world of New York, Latin American artists have influenced every genre of modern music. Learn about the...\n
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\nAmerican Sabor Crossword\n

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\nHow much do you know about Latin American music? A crossword puzzle challenges learners to answer 24 questions about the history, genres, performers, and instruments of Latin American music.\n
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\nLatin Rhythms: Mystery Unraveled\n

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\nThere is an indescrible energy to Latin American music—but if you know your music theory, it's not so indescrible after all. A thorough packet provides definitions for terms like bolero, charanga, shekere, and tumbao before listing...\n
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\nAmerican Sabor: Word Search #1\n

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\nFind la guitarra and el charango with a short and straightforward word search focused on Latin American music. Learners check through a list of popular instruments and dances before delving into the puzzle.\n
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\nLatino Expression\n

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\nHow much of your daily life is influenced by Latin American music? Take a listen—the answer may surprise you! High schoolers keep a journal to note any instances they see Latino culture represented, including the media, their school, and...\n
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\nLarge Coffee Can Bongo\n

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\nWant to make some music but you don't have the instruments? Get a start on your percussion section with a creative bongo drum project! Young musicians use a coffee can, packing tape, and colorful paper to create the perfect percussive...\n
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\nGeography Now! Guatemala\n

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\nThe Mayans still exist, and their presence is felt everywhere—just ask the people of Guatemala. The Central American country is home to many ruins from the ancient civilization, and its people still speak many of the Mayan's original...\n
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\nSpirits Across the Ocean: Yoruban and Dahomean Cultures in the Caribbean Brought by the Slave Trade\n

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\nMuch of Latin American music owes its origins to the slave trade. Peoples from the Yoruban and Dahomean cultures brought with them the distinctive rhythms, time signatures, and eighth note patterns that now characterize Caribbean music....\n
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\nWhat's In a Name?\n

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\nWhat is in a name? Eager historians trace the geographical history of places in the United States with Spanish names. Using a worksheet activity, clues, and web research developed in conjunction with the PBS \"Latinos in America\" series,...\n
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\nLatino Americans: Timeline of Important Dates\n

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\nFrom 1500-2000, an interactive timeline details important events related to Latino Americans. Next, to each date are small, yet informative blurbs—some of which include videos. \n
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\nHistory vs. Che Guevara\n

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\nViewers decide whether revolutions should be judged by their ideals or their outcomes after watching a thought-provoking video. Focusing on the arguments in a trial of Che Guevara, high schoolers debate the scope of history as it relates...\n
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\nHispanic Heritage Month | All About the Holidays\n

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\nSeptember 15th begins Hispanic Heritage Month—and presents a great opportunity to learn more about influential members of the Hispanic community! Use a short video to introduce the celebratory month to your class members.\n
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\nOne Hundred Years of Solitude | The Great American Read\n

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\nOne Hundred Years of Solitude introduces readers to magic realism. Told in a series of flashbacks and flash-forwards, Gabriel Garcia Marquez's Nobel Prize-winning novel is a candidate for The Great American Read program and aficionados...\n
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\nOn This Day: National Hispanic Heritage Month\n

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\nFrom the rights of farm workers to food and culture, Hispanics have an indelible imprint on American culture. Using a curated set of videos, young scholars consider the rich heritage of Hispanic American history. Videos profile famous...\n
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\nBeing an Archeologist: Chuck Spencer\n

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\nMeet Chuck Spencer, an archeologist who studies the Zapotec people who lived in the Valley of Oaxaca, Mexico over 2000 years ago. Spencer shares in print his response to questions posed by kids.\n
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