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- 6th - Higher Ed
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Students learn historical and current social, political, and cultural trends of Latin American countries. They research a specific country. They write songs that reflect the music styles as well as the history of the region. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore the history of bark paintings in South America as well as the purpose, processes, and symbolism found in typical bark paintings. They, using the Internet, explore and research the creation of Bark paintings in Latin America. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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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. Full Review »
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- 6th - Higher Ed
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Students research a Latin American country and create a travel brochure that includes information on products, population, resources and geography. Full Review »
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- 11th - 12th
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Students 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. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine how the US intervened politically and militarily throughout Latin America in the 1900s and connect US foreign policy to the issue of immigration. In addition, governmental and institutional policies and practices are looked at with a magnifying glass. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students study the geography, culture, government and economy of Latin American countries. They work in groups to fill out a profile describing their Latin American country. They listen to a reading of Latin American folktales and relate it to their country. They prepare a ten-minute presentation about their country. Full Review »
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- 7th - 9th
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Students 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. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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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. Full Review »
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- 8th - 12th
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Students 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. Tehy know how the German, Japanese, and Italian Communities in Latin America reacted to their arrests, detention, internment,a nd deportation. Full Review »

