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The Countries of Latin America

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Fifth 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 relate it to their country. They prepare a ten-minute presentation about their country.

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cultural awareness, latin america, the economy

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Grade
5th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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For Teacher Use
Duration
14 days
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning
Year
2006
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