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Curated OER

U.S. Possessions

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders research the United States acquisition of the Philippines and their fight for independence. They locate the Philippines on a map and brainstorm how its geography has benefits. They access the Internet and complete a student...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Life and Music of Celia Cruz

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students create a set and design a costume for a musical performance. In this Life of Celia Cruz lesson, students study biographical facts about Celia Cruz on the exhibition web site. Then students share their creations with the class.
Activity
Other

The Ministry of Culture: Cuba

For Students 9th - 10th
The Cuban Ministry of Culture provides this official web site dedicated to the preservation and expansion of Cuban culture.
Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Cubans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Cubans. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content is...
Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Cuba

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Cuba. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc. (Note:...
Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Cuban Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Cuban Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Handout
Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Cuba

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about religion in Cuba, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile. Includes general facts, history, and religious data.
Handout
Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Cuba

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive site on Cuba that gives you "Facts at a Glance" or more in-depth information about such topics as geography, people, economy, climate, or foreign relations.
Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: In the Spotlight: Cuba

For Students 6th - 8th
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Cuba's geography, nature, history, people, culture, and government.
Website
Nations Online Project

Nations Online: Cuba

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a country profile of Cuba, background details, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and much more.
Handout
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Global Edge: Cuba: Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the island country of Cuba in the Caribbean.
Handout
World InfoZone

World Info Zone: Cuba

For Students 9th - 10th
Great resource that is full of useful information about Cuba which is the largest Caribbean Island. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to look at the...
Handout
AllRefer

All Refer: Reference: Cuba: Introduction & Country Profile

For Students 9th - 10th
Presented here is reference material for learning about Cuba including a map, flag, and information concerning geography, history, government, economy, and the people.
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Latin America

For Students 9th - 10th
Article on Latin America that provides a great overview of the region. Discussions include history, religion, culture, links to information about each of the countries, and more.
Website
BBC

Bbc: News: Country Profile: Cuba

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover details about Cuban history, economy, government, and news media from the BBC. Links to an audio of the national anthem and a timeline of historical events.
Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Lam, the Jungle

For Students 9th - 10th
Wifredo Lam remains the most renowned painter from Cuba and "The Jungle" remains his best known work and an important painting in the history of Latin American art and the history of twentieth-century modernism more broadly. View...
Online Course
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Modern Latin America, 1808 Present

For Teachers 9th - 10th
MIT offers an exhaustive collection of materials covering Latin American culture and politics from 1808 through the present and is accompanied with homework/exam possibilities. Issues covered in lecture notes and readings include Latin...
Lesson Plan
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Langston Hughes

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This resource focuses on the works of famous African-American author, Langston Hughes.
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International Institute of Social History

International Institute of Social History: Chairman Smiles: Political Posters

For Students 9th - 10th
Online exhibit of political posters from the former Soviet Union, Cuba, and China, with discussion of the role they played in the revolutionary history of each country. [To access the Dutch version of the site, click back to home.]
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian American Art Museum: Arte Latino

For Students 9th - 10th
An exhibit of representative Latino "Art traditions and innovations," from such artists as Carlos Alfonzo, Amalia Mesa-Bains, and Jesus Bautista Moroles, 73 vibrant artworks.
Website
Other

The Center for Cuban Studies: Cuban Art Space

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is devoted to telling us what to see and when, rather than showing us examples of Cuban art. However, if you click on "Current Exhibit", you will see the artwork of one Cuban artist.
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Curated OER

Fidel Castro

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover details about Cuban history, economy, government, and news media from the BBC. Links to an audio of the national anthem and a timelime of historical events.