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\nFascinating Fortress: Machu Picchu\n

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\nStudents research information about ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru, closely examine pictures of construction of Machu Picchu, and create paintings and write reports to demonstrate their knowledge of history, location, significance, and...\n
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\nThe Mystery of Machu Picchu\n

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\nMake the exploration of Machu Picchu a real adventure with these innovative lessons.\n
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\nWondering About the New Seven (Man-Made) Wonders of the World\n

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\nWho determines the Seven Wonders of the World, and what criteria is used to evaluate these locations? Discover the efforts to promote cultural diversity and preserve man-made monuments during the world's first-ever global vote in 2007 to...\n
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\nThe Rise and Fall of the Inca Empire\n

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\nVisitors to Machu Picchu, especially those who hike the 1,600 feet and climb the over 3,000 steps, are forced to consider how the Incas constructed this engineering marvel without the benefit of iron tools or wheeled carts. Introduce...\n
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\nLost Worlds\n

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\nStudents, while using the strategy of identifying the main idea and supporting details, explore the three nonfiction selections of the lost worlds of Machu Picchu high in the Andes Mountains, Great Zimbabwe, and Anasazi. In addition,...\n
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\nA City Lost and Found\n

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\nStudents hypothesize about the origins of the Incan lost city of Machu Picchu. They examine archaeological methodologies used by researchers to piece together the history of the site and create an audio tour of the location for visitors...\n
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\nThe Inca Empire\n

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\nExplore the amazing empire of the Inca. Presented here is a very brief outline regarding the government, economy, and achievements of the Inca. Your class will enjoy the vivid photographs and appreciate the easy-to-follow text. Several...\n
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\nCoastal Peru: The Amazing Biodiversity of a Coastal Ecosystem\n

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\nPeru's coastal ecosystem is only one of the country's amazing features. But travelers don't need passports, expensive plane tickets, or heavy suitcases to examine the biodiversity of coastal Peru. Armed with a field trip log and graphic...\n
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\nUnveiling the Mystery of the Incas\n

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\nThis lengthy, and very thorough collection of study guide worksheets should help learners who are studying the Inca culture to solidify their understanding of the culture. The worksheets are meant to be used as the class goes through the...\n
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\nUn viaje en tren\n

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\n¡Ay caramba! There's been a crime! Provided here is a letter (in Spanish) that details a man's journey on a train and the crime committed. Although there is no activity provided, it has several uses. You could have the class simply read...\n
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\nTour Of South America\n

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\nStudents explore South America. For this geography lesson, students research landmarks of historical or national significance and use their findings to create slideshows.\n
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\nPre-Columbian Civilizations in the Americas\n

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\nBefore you begin a unit on Christopher Columbus and the European explorers, take your class through the Mayan, Aztec, and Incan Civilizations in this vivid and interesting presentation. With photographs of golden artifacts and ancient...\n
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\nColors and Fruit \n

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\nReview colors in Spanish by presenting different photographs and asking your charges to identify the colors in each picture. Consider bringing in pictures from Spain, Mexico, or another Spanish-speaking country to make the activity more...\n
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\nConversation Completions\n

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\nIn this conversation completions worksheet, students determine phrases that logically complete conversational sentences. Students choose eight phrases.\n
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\nInca's Untangles World\n

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\nStudents read a reprinted article from USA Today. In this metacognition lesson, students complete a worksheet about their thoughts while they are reading.\n
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\nSaving the Past for the Future\n

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\nYoung scholars discuss an archaeological dilemma. They write a paragraph about possible solutions to the problem.\n
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\nPeru History\n

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\nYoung scholars gain an understanding of Peru's history. They analyze how specific ideas and beliefs have had an effect on a particular period of time and they trace the route of the Spanish Conquistadors on a map of Peru.\n
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\nTravel to Mesoamerica\n

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\nStudents research books, watch movies, and look on the internet to find information on ancient America, Mexico, and Central America. In this Mesoamerica lesson plan, students participate in a social studies unit on North America of the...\n
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\nTravel by Train: South American DVD Assignment\n

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\nIn this geography skills worksheet, learners watch the National Geographic video \"Travel by Train.\" Students then respond to 18 short answer questions about content in the video about South America.\n
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\nMeet the Mayas, Aztecs and Incas\n

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\nStudents study the geography of the Mayas, Aztecs and Incas and create a map book. They share in stories and legends about these people. Handouts and worksheets are included.\n
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\nThe Selling of the Taj Mahal or Osaka Castle\n

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\nSeventh graders work in groups and act as a real estate company who is trying to sell a billionaire a historical landmark to house his art collection and must make a presentation convincing him to buy their historical site.\n
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\nThe Selling of the Taj Mahal or Osaka Castle\n

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\nYoung scholars practice their marketing skills. For this historical sites lesson, students select and research historical sites in the world that they market and attempt to sell to a businessman.\n
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\nConversation Completions\n

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\nIn this conversation completions activity, learners fill in the blank with the letter of the phrase that logically completes each conversation about world travel.\n
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\nVocabulary Building\n

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\nIn this vocabulary instructional activity, students choose the correct vocabulary word to complete sentences and match definitions. Students have 24 words with 18 activities each.\n
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