Students explain the policies of Latin American governments throughout the 20th century and their effect on daily life. They identify the geopolitical, cultural, historical, and economic challenges in Central America.

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9th - 12th

Students analyze two photos as a means to visualize landscapes, dwellings and other observable features of Latin America. They follow a worksheet to help them in their analysis.

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9th - 12th

Students research, organize, write, and present information on a country in Latin America. They edit and write the final essay using a word processing program.

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5th

Students compare and contrast the social and political elements of Incan and Aztec societies. Using journal entries, they write which civilization they would most like to be a part of and why. As a class, they discuss the social effects of Spanish rule in Latin America.

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6th

Students examine and record basic facts about a Latin American country. They study the significance of that country's flag and create a rendering of the flag to explain the meaning of its colors and design.

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6th - 8th