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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Mexican Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Mexican Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Peruvian Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Peruvian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes

Constituciones Hispanoamericanas

For Students 9th - 10th
Fascinating comparison of Spanish-speaking countries. Includes the flag and a general map of each country. Statistical data is provided for each country. Constitutional and government information is available for each country.
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Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes

Datos Estadisticos De Hispanoamerica

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource has a comparison of statistical data on all Spanish-speaking countries. Countries are compared and ranked according to land mass, population, population density, annual population growth, life expectancy, infant mortality...
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University of Texas at Austin

Univ. Of Texas: Comparing the Business World

For Students 9th - 10th
Various listening examples of native speakers in different dialects describing the difference between American businessmen and women to the business world of their home countries. Provides a transcript as well so you can read along....
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Estados Unidos

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Easy-to-read Spanish map of the United States with country information below. A nice site with links to the States and the rest of the world's countries as well!
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US Navy

Nhhc: Oceanic Period (1890 1945)

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the build-up of the U.S. Navy after the Spanish-American War and how it was used to protech the country in World Wars I and II.
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Other

Unicef: Voices of Youth

For Students 9th - 10th
UNICEF's youth section provides information on how to help this famous non-profit with its mission, a forum, real-life stories from people in less-developed countries, educational games and "what do you think" questions, and materials to...
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INTERNET Red 2000

All About Spain: Las Regiones De Espana

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives you an interactive map of the 17 autonomous regions of Spain. After clicking on them, you get more information about the different regions. (In Spanish)
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Language Guide

Language Guide: La Cuidad

For Students 9th - 10th
These colorful pictures and interactive vocabulary words cover things you might see when walking through a city. The correct Spanish pronunciation is heard when moving the mouse over each illustration.
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Language Guide

Language Guide: La Construccion

For Students Pre-K - 1st
In the city, one might see all kinds of construction going on. Learn how to say words pertaining to things you might see at a construction site by moving your mouse over the illustration to hear the correct Spanish pronunciation.
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Language Guide

Language Guide: La Construccion

For Students Pre-K - 1st
In the city, one might see all kinds of construction going on. Learn how to say words pertaining to things you might see at a construction site by moving your mouse over the illustration to hear the correct Spanish pronunciation.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: History of Honduras

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the tremendous amount of information on the history of the Central American country of Honduras ranging from Pre-Columbian times to the present.
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Other

Media History Digital Library: Global Cinema Collection (1904 1957)

For Students 9th - 10th
A large collection of original publications from other countries that focus on the film industry.
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Other

El Sur Del Sur: Actividades Economicas

For Students 9th - 10th
Available in Spanish and English. This site provides in-depth information on Argentina. This page deals directly with its economy and natural resources.
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Language Guide

Language Guide: La Granja

For Students 9th - 10th
Colorful pictures model vocabulary relevant to the farm. Interactive pictures display the correct written word and play the correct Spanish pronunciation as the mouse is moved over the illustration.
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AllRefer

All Refer Reference: Honduras: The Early Independence Years 1821 99

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides some background information on the independence of Honduras from Spanish rule in 1821.
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Other

Asociaciones, Organizaciones Y Movimientos Juveniles

For Students 9th - 10th
A great resource from Colombia that connects to various hispanic countries. Youth groups include the Red Cross, Boy Scouts - even rebellious groups!
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Curated OER

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Spanish North Africa

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about religion in Spanish North Africa, five small territories claimed by Spain, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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Curated OER

Etc: Claims of Various European Countries to the Us, 1643 1655

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the eastern coast of North America showing territorial claims of Europeans and the development of the United Colonies of New England (New England Confederation) in 1643, and the territorial changes between the Dutch and British...
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Study Languages

Study Spanish: Las Tiendas

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a cultural explanation in Spanish and English with a few comprehension questions about stores in Spanish-speaking countries. Additional links are provided for more information on this topic. Great reading selection for...
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El Poder de la Palabra (The Power of the Word)

E Pd Lp: El Poder De La Palabra

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Space dedicated to prose, where you can find numerous Spanish literary passages, as well as author biographies and pictures. You can also read about art (organized by countries, periods, museums), music (organized by countries, periods,...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Los Paises Hispanos

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson will introduce beginning Spanish students to basic reading skills needed to comprehend material in another language while also providing basic information on Spanish speaking countries.
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Other

Guia Del Mundo

For Students 9th - 10th
A valuable resource to help students find information about countries. It also provides an interactive atlas.

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