Economic Caribbean History Lesson Plans & Worksheets

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Refugees from the Caribbean: Cuban and Haitian “Boat People”

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards

Should refugees fleeing poverty be allowed the same entrance into the United States as those fleeing persecution? High schoolers read about US foreign policy in the late 20th century regarding refugees from Cuba and Haiti, and engage in...

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Native People of the Caribbean

For Teachers 11th

Eleventh graders use a map and locate and define the Caribbean region and then work in groups to read the passage and timeline. The groups' reader will read the passage aloud and the recorder makes a list of why colonists used slave...

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The Early History of Haiti

For Teachers 7th

Seventh graders make list of places Columbus explored on his first journey to Americas, locate island of Hispaniola on map, examine groups of people who have inhabited island, complete blank map and key of Hispaniola, and research early...

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Refugees from the Caribbean: Cuban and Haiti "Boat People"

For Teachers 9th - 12th

Students investigate the plight of Cuban and Haitian refugees. In this refugee lesson, students discover the history of "boat people" and U.S. policies regarding refugees. Students role play presidential advisers that must recommend new...

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Baseball the National Pastime of the Dominican Republic

For Teachers 9th

Ninth graders examine how the game of baseball has played a significant role in shaping the culture of the Dominican Republic. They analyze a world map, and read and discuss an informational handout. Students can then create a sports...

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Immigration and Migration Today and During the Great Depression

For Teachers 9th - 12th

High schoolers conduct oral history interviews and research primary resources to explain changes in immigration and migration over time.

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Latin America and the Caribbean in the Classroom: The Economy and Trade

For Teachers 7th - 8th

Learners use the internet to gather information on daily exchange rates. They calculate the exchange rates between two countries by role playing they are going on vacation to these destinations.

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Afro-Caribbean Americans and the Sugar Economy

For Teachers 9th - 12th

Young scholars read the narrative, Caribbean Immigration and examine how sugar production and migration of people of African origin have been intertwined for centuries. Working in three groups, they present oral reports on the three eras...

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The Roosevelt Presidency

For Teachers 8th - 10th

Students explore the history of America from 1900-1912. Students explore how past events and philosophies have affected the management of modern-day conflicts. Through research, students write an essay on the handling of the Panama Canal...

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Fells Point's Role in Shipping and Trade

For Teachers 8th

Eighth graders examine the trade and military advantages of ships built in Fells Point. In this American History lesson, 8th graders analyze primary sources. Students create an encyclopedia of Fells Point.

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American Migrations Timeline

For Teachers 9th - 12th

In order to answer the question of whether the United States is a country of migrants or immigrants, students compile a list of migrations in America. From this list they conduct individual research for a particular episode of migration...

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The Heritage of Puerto Rico and Cuba

For Teachers 6th - 8th

Students examine the influences of the Hispanic culture in the United States. In groups, they read about the life of a slave in Cuba and identify the misconceptions are discussed. As a class, they define racism, read an essay and...

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Populations in the Path of Natural Hazards

For Teachers 9th - 12th

Students read "Geographical Mobility: 1995-2000." They examine the maps in the handouts and compare them with maps from an atlas. In the second part of this lesson, students read "In Harm's Way." They receive three more handouts, one a...

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The Sugar Cane Curtain/ Defining Political and Social Struggles Between Haiti and the Dominican Republic

For Teachers 12th

Twelfth graders explore historical events that created conflict between Dominican Republic and Haiti, examine how need for cheap source of labor has led to exploitation of Haitian workers, and discuss how topography of island of...

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The Market for Moving People to America, 1610-1775

For Teachers 9th - 12th

Students examine the markets that brought people to America. They identify the role of the immigrants in creating this country. They also analyze data to gather information about the time period.

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