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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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- 10th - 12th
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Students write a movie review on the challenges of making a film in Latin America. They focus on the countries of Brazil and Venezuela and work in pairs to interview a Latin America filmmaker. 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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- 5th - 8th
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Students as pairs choose a Latin American country to become friends with and knowledgeable about. Then they research their country in a variety of methods (Internet and Web connections and key pals, encyclopedias, books, interviews, CD's) and then share for a maximum of 7 minutes every other week during "Charla," a time set aside to talk about their country. 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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- 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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- Kindergarten - 12th
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Students explore the history of the Amate Bark paintings. They research the history and analyze the unique characteristics and styles used by the artists of Latin America. Students simulate the color and texture of the paper and produce an Amate Bark painting. Full Review »
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