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\nMagical Realism in One Hundred Years of Solitude\n

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\nHow does Gabriel Garcia Marquez make the magical elements in his novel One Hundred Years of Solitude seem real? That is the essential question for readers of his acclaimed novel to tackle in a three-lesson unit module. Scholars begin by...\n
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\nWriting Exercises: Change in Latin America, #1\n

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\nPolitical change in Latin America is the topic of these writing prompts. Critical thinkers will use what they know about Latin American history and politics. They'll respond to three prompts focused on the role of Juan and Eva Peron in...\n
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\nRevolutions in Latin America (19c - Early 20c)\n

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\nThe history of the Latin American revolutions - and the philosophies behind them - is the focus of this comprehensive presentation. From the theories of the European Enlightenment, to the Revolutionary Wars of America and France, Latin...\n
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\nGlobalization and Foreign Investment and Latin America\n

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\nConsider the impact of foreign investment in Latin America. Young economists read the provided handouts about foreign investment in Latin America and then solve the investment scenarios and case studies.\n
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\nThe Geography of Latin America\n

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\nPerfect for a geography or world cultures lesson, the slides in this presentation cover the topography, demographics, and climate of Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. From the apex of the Andes Mountains, to the depths...\n
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\nWar and Nation Building in Latin America: Crash Course World History 225\n

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\nDoes war hinder the growth of nation-states, or does it facilitate development? A video from Crash Course World History examines this question in the context of Latin America, particularly how the lack of international war in Central and...\n
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\nGlobal History & Geography: Latin America\n

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\nThe instructions say to use a text-book to label 11 different regions in modern Latin America. If a text-book is not available a map can be found on-line and printed for student reference.\n
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\nWriting Exercises: Change in Latin America, #2\n

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\nThe effects of changes in the Latin American government are the topic of this writing exercise. Challenge your class to read and respond to three prompts that describe the Sandinistas of Nicaragua, Latin American immigration to the US,...\n
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\nThe Countries of Latin America\n

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\nFifth graders 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...\n
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\nLatin America and United States Policy Today\n

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\nStudents compare the situation of Latin American immigrants with the situation of immigrants from other areas of the world. They use media to obtain information on topics of academic interest, personal interest, and intellectual interest.\n
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\nGeological Features of Latin America\n

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\nThe rainforest, the Andes Mountains, and the Amazon River are all featured in this simplistic slide show. Intended to show the major geological features common to Latin America, this presentation provides only three geological areas...\n
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\nThe Economienda System\n

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\nExplore the Economienda System common in Latin America during the 1700s. The class will read the included text, answer 3 critical-thinking questions, and fill out a pie chart showing the demographics of the time. They will learn about...\n
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\nSearching for Meanings Beneath the Surface of the Poem\n

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\nStudents examine poems from Latin America and the Caribbean. They compare different perspectives and subjects in the poems. They research Peace Corps volunteers as well.\n
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\nWriting Exercises: Patterns of Change, #2\n

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\nWhat kinds of changes have marked the 20th century? Kids consider three patterns of change in Latin America: modernization, urbanization, women's rights and status, and democracy.\n
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\nGarcía Márquez’s Nobel Prize Speech: “The Solitude of Latin America”\n

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\nTo conclude a study of One Hundred Years of Solitude, class members analyze Gabriel Garcia Marquez's Nobel Prize in Literature acceptance speech. After a whole-class discussion of the main ideas in the speech, individuals draft a...\n
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\nStrengthening Democracy in Latin America\n

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\nSixth graders examine the many challenges facing the nations of Latin America today.  In this World Geography lesson plan, 6th graders analyze various documents that will help strengthen democracy.  Students create a visual...\n
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\nNew World, Old Evils: Latin America and the Holocaust\n

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\nStudents 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...\n
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\nCarnavals and Colonialization\n

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\nNinth graders compare and contrast different Carnavals throughout Latin America. In this Latin American lesson, 9th graders study the geography and colonial history of Latin America.\n
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\nIntroduction to Latin America\n

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\nStudents 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...\n
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\nLatin America Map Quiz\n

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\nIn this Latin America map quiz learning exercise, learners label all of countries on Central and South American shown on the blank outline map.\n
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\nWorld Percussion — Latin America Project Book\n

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\nWhat's the most popular music style in Brazil? What about Cuba? Or the Dominican Republic? An immersive project teaches young learners about the salsa, the samba, and the merengue with research assignments and dance performances.\n
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\nSpanish Drama: Latin America\n

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\nStudents explore Hispanic countries.  In this Hispanic culture and language lesson, students choose an Hispanic country to research.  Students explore given websites and prepare a dramatization incorporating the facts they...\n
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\nWriting Exercises: Post-Independence Latin America\n

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\nCan your class describe the roles Porfirio Diaz, Benito Juarez, Pancho Villa, and Emiliano Zapata played in the Mexican Revolution? Can they explain why many Latin American economies depend on a single cash crop? If they can, then...\n
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\nFlags Of Latin America\n

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\nStudents determine the symbolism of Latin American flags. In this Latin America lesson plan, students research the cultures and histories of countries as well as the history behind their flags. Students recreate the flags and share their...\n
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