Second graders participate in a guided reading activity and read about and immigrant family.  In this guided reading lesson, 2nd graders answer questions that focus on their new homeland. Students write a response to literature.

Pupils apply problem solving techniques to answer a question. After reading a passage, they compare and contrast three species of whale in a quantitative fashion.

Sixth graders study how erosion affects archaeology sites. In this investigative lesson, 6th graders construct a model of a pyramid using sugar cubes. They will investigate in groups how water, wind, and sunlight affects their model...

Students learn about Latin American dance and rhythm in different forms and participate in dancing. In this Latin American lesson plan, students also analyze Latin American paintings.

Provides information about the relationship between the United States and the Dominican Republic. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.

The Embassy of the Dominican Republic in the United States present some general facts about its country. It then delves deeper into the subjects of climate, history, music, and food.

Carribean Living provides an excellent description of the present day economy in the Dominican Republic. It includes a special section on how the economy is changing.

In this lesson plan, students will consider "Lyndon B. Johnson and the Crisis in the Dominican Republic." The plan includes worksheets and other student materials that can be found under the resource tab.

Much historical information and current facts about the Dominican Republic are given in this well organized and detailed site. Quick facts are displayed in easy to read charts.

Learn about religion in the Dominican Republic, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.

Learn about health in the Dominican Republic via the World Health Organization's profile page on the country, which includes demographic information about core health indicators as well as general information.

This relief map of the Dominican Republic clearly shows the mountains that run through the middle of this island nation. From the Perry-Castaneda collection.

On this map of the Dominican Republic you can find the province boundaries, major highways and cities, and its position on the island of Hispaniola. Clicking on the map will enlarge it. From the Perry-Castaneda collection.

Provides information about the geography, people, government, economy, history, and foreign relations of the Dominican Republic. (March 2012)

Information on the economy and development issues in the Dominican Republic from the perspective of the World Bank. Read about policy and programs as well.

A thorough look at Dominican Republic from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.

Provides an overview of the culture of the Dominican Republic. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion,...

This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of the Dominican Republic. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues.

Complete guide to the statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the Dominican Republic in the Caribbean Islands.

Captioned photos and music provide a taste of what life is like in the Dominican city of La Vega when Carnival comes to town.

Offers a brief article on Jewish refugees who settled in the Dominican Republic between 1938 and the present day population.

Offers background as well as many general country facts and statistics about the Dominican Republic in a well organized chart form. This site is enriched by links to maps and an image of its flag.

Features a country profile of the Dominican Republic, background details, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and much more.

A complete profile of the Dominican Republic including highlights on its geography, climate, people, modern history, economy, communications, and military. Click on the maps to enlarge them.