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- 04-06-12
Pre-Columbian South America Lesson Plans
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Students focus on the geography of the countries of South America. Using a map, they identify the European countries who claimed the South American countries and research the influences they had on South America. To end the lesson, they write an essay about the South American country they want to live in with supporting details.
Students examine the early civilizations of Central and South America. After examining hand-crafted objects, they discuss the craftsmanship of the Inca and how they used geometric shapes and symbols in their art. They draft a design for a mask of their own using what they gathered about the Inca.
Students examine the influences of the Hispanic groups from Mexico, Cuba and Puerto Rico. In groups, they research the history of Mexico and read excerpts from a book in Spanish to practice their vocabulary. To end the lesson, they write letters to the Embassy of Mexico in New York to ask for information about the Hispanic cultures in the American Southwest.
Ninth graders differentiate the Native American and European values. In this world history lesson, 9th graders define colonialism in their own words. They study the effects of epidemics and other diseases to Native American populations.
They are asked if they have ever heard of the lost continent of Atlantis. They discuss that Atlantis is the name of a continent that some believe may have once existed and then disappeared from Earth. Young scholars are explained that they are going to research and debate to help them decide what they think about the existence of Atlantis.
Students use the Internet to research Mayan culture, religion and economics. They develop a logbook to record their research.
Students explore Atlantis. In this geography lesson, students research selected websites to discover information about the lost continent of Atlantis. Students use the fruits of their research to participate in a debate regarding the existance of Atlantis.
Pupils explore the culture and community of the Chicano movement in California using prints that emerged from the Chicano movement. The historical, binational, and bicultural components are examined in this three lessons unit.
Young scholars explore cultures different than their own. In this culture lesson, students examine the concept of cultural diffusion as they create PowerPoint presentations that focus on Latin American culture that has been influenced by the culture of Spain.
Students participate in a lecture to discover the history of how Puerto Rico was changed after Spain discovered the island. In groups, they compare and contrast the conditions on the island before and after Columbus' discovery. To end the activity, they research the architectural elements of Caparra and San Juan and describe the characteristics of the two cities.
