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What's In a Name? Lesson PlanWhat's In a Name? Lesson Plan
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PBS
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Grade
4th - 8th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Duration
45 mins
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What's In a Name?

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  • What's In a Name Activity Sheet
  • Map of North America, early 1800s
  • Blank map of North America
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What is in a name? Eager historians trace the geographical history of places in the United States with Spanish names. Using a worksheet activity, clues, and web research developed in conjunction with the PBS "Latinos in America" series, they learn about the intersection of indigenous and European peoples in North and South America.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

political maps, latin america, central america, south america, north american geography, south american geography, historical research, hispanic culture, latino culture

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Incorporate the lesson plan into Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations
  • Create a WebQuest to identify places in North America with significance to Hispanic American history 

Classroom Considerations

  • Class members need web access to complete the activity

Pros

  • Lesson is hands-on and pupil-driven
  • Activity builds map skills

Cons

  • None

Common Core

W.4.8 W.5.8 RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.3 RH.6-8.7 RH.6-8.10

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