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\nThe Taino Myth of the Cursed Creator\n

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\nA Taino myth recounts the origins of the oceans. It's the tale of Deminan, the first caracaracols who was both cursed and blessed to be the link between the gods and people.\n
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\n\"Taino\n\n
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\nTaino Indians of Puerto Rico\n

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\nStudents assess a pluralistic society. For this social studies lecture, students gain information about the Taino Indians of Puerto Rico. They listen to the information for use on future assignments. This lesson includes resource links...\n
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\nThe Art of the Puerto Rican People\n

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\nLearners study Taino Art and identify their crafts and stone carvings. They read the life of Campeche as presented and discuss with their teacher the economic and political situation of Puerto Rico in the eighteenth century and how...\n
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\nGeography Now! Dominican Republic\n

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\nThe lush Dominican Republic was home to the Taino people, but it also claims to be the first colonial outpost of the Spanish. Its indigenous influences give the DR a unique culture, and yet, it also claims to be the final resting place...\n
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\nSpain in Puerto Rico: The Early Settlements\n

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\nLearners participate in a lecture to discover the history of how Puerto Rico was changed after Spain discovered the island. In groups, they compare and contrast the conditions on the island before and after Columbus' discovery. To end...\n
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\nColumbus Postcard\n

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\nStudents examine Columbus's discoveries in the Americas. In this Christopher Columbus lesson plan, students determine the purpose of the explorer's voyages and then write postcards from his perspective to his parents describing his...\n
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\nMorning Girl\n

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\nFifth graders read the novel \"Morning Girl\" by Michael Dorris. Using the text, they compare and contrast the two cultures, Arawak and Taino in the novel and research the landing of Columbus in San Salvador. They create a family tree...\n
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\nClay Wipe Away: Ceramics\n

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\nDiscuss Pre-Colombian South American art with your class, then get out the clay and create some. Pupils practice using the wipe-away technique to create a ceramic tile similar to those made by the Maya. Great web links and a...\n
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\nHistory and Human Rights: A Process for Analyzing Events\n

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\nStudents analyze various American History topics which concern human rights. They research the topics and analyze the sources for bias or stereotype. They decide and discuss whether or not any human right were violated in each...\n
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\nEuropean Exploration, Trade and Colonization\n

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\nStudents complete many activities including mapping, reading books, and Internet research to learn about European exploration. In this European lesson plan, students study geographical mapping, trade, and colonization.\n
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\nContinents And Islands\n

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\nStudents engage in a literature study in order to address the concept of exploring the culture of Puerto Rico. The lesson looks at the culture through the eyes of two children. This helps students to connect to the content of the lesson....\n
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\nPaper Maracas\n

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\nPupils create paper maracas using basic art supplies, paper plates, beans, and decorative materials in this Art and Music lesson for the 1st and 2nd grades. The lesson includes resource links, a vocabulary list, and a short historical...\n
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\nColumbus' Perception of the New World\n

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\nstudents investigate readings relating to the voyage of Columbus in 1492 and to make historical connections based on those readings. They form pairs to share insights and answer specific questions, and share information in a final class...\n
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\nSense-sational\n

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\nPupils investigate the five senses. They participate in the activity for one week with each day devoted to one sense being sight, taste, sound, smell, and touch. They also cover the concept of being part of a global community where one...\n
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\nChristopher Columbus: Historical Perspective\n

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\nSixth graders study Columbus Day in relation to who discovered Canada. They complete a KWL about Canada and discuss Columbus Day as an American holiday. After viewing a video, they read articles of Christopher Columbus and work in groups...\n
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\nThe Sugar Cane Curtain/ Defining Political and Social Struggles Between Haiti and the Dominican Republic\n

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\nTwelfth graders explore historical events that created conflict between Dominican Republic and Haiti, examine how need for cheap source of labor has led to exploitation of Haitian workers, and discuss how topography of island of...\n
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\nChristopher Columbus Reading Comprehension\n

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\nIn this reading comprehension worksheet, students read the several passages about Christopher Columbus. Students answer 4 questions about the text.\n
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\nThe Cuban Revolution \n

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\nFor this Cuban history worksheet, students respond to 8 short answer questions about the Cuban Revolution and the American response to the conflict.\n
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\nLoc: Exploring the Early Americas: Columbus and the Taino\n

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\nAn on-line exhibit displaying copies of Columbus' journals, other writings about his voyages and findings, as well as information and artifacts of the Taino, the Native Americans Columbus encountered on San Salvador.\n
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\nThe Tainos of Puerto Rico: Rediscovering Borinquen\n

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\nNice unit designed to help students of Puerto Rican descent learn about their cultural roots. Students research Taino culture and read Taino myths, legends and poems; create their own myths and poems; and practice Spanish vocabulary....\n
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\nHarcourt: School Publishers: Taino Indian City Found\n

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\nRead about a Taino Indian city discovered in the Dominican Republic. Includes two discussion questions you can use to check reading comprehension. Bilingual Spanish/English.\n
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\nBbc Podcasts: Episode 65: Taino Ritual Seat 2 Jul 2010\n

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\nWooden seat carved in the shape of an ancestor spirit by the Taino, one of the pre-European, native Caribbean peoples. Neil MacGregor, Director of the British Museum, tells the story of a beautifully carved four-legged stool which has...\n
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\nKhan Academy: Us History: 1491 1607: Consequences of Columbus's Voyage\n

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\nWhen Columbus arrived in the Caribbean, he met the Taino people. In this video, Kim explores the consequences of Columbus's voyage for the Taino people, as well as the changes wrought in Europe by Spain's New World exploits. [10:18]\n
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\nWorld History Archives: Hartford Web Pub.: Pre Columbian Hispaniola\n

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\nThis site describes the Arawak and Taino Indians on the island of Hispaniola. Read about their lifestyle, housing, dress, food, and religion.\n
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