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Mapping Puerto Rico
Pupils use maps to discover where Puerto Rico is located. In groups, they use the internet to research the vegetation. They also compare and contrast the relationship between the United States and Puerto Rico's government.
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What And Where is Puerto Rico?: History of Puerto Rico
Young scholars study the history of Puerto Rico. They define what a commonwealth is and how Puerto Rico became a commonwealth of the United States. They research websites for history of Puerto Rico and how it operates today. They...
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Island Culture: Puerto Rico
Students explore the culture of Puerto Rico. They create maps of Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. They work in small groups to research a decade in history and add drawings and pictures to a timeline of their decade. They practice...
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Enjoying Puerto Rican Artistts
Students examine artwork done by artists from Puerto Rico. As a class, they discuss each piece of work based on the elements used. They use the internet to research the lives of the artists and develop their own opinions on the art...
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Social Studies: Manifest Destiny or Bust
Fifth graders explore the westward movement between 1800 and 1861 in the United States. They write narratives from the standpoint of those cultures that were repressed during this period, such as Native Americans, slaves, or Mexicans. ...
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That Was Then - Persuasive Essay
Student explain how geographic and cultural settings influence a person's identity. They compare and contrasting Esmeralda Santiago's Puerto Rican self with her American self by participating in a close reading of the text and writing a...
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To Be Or Not To Be a State? That Is the Question
Eighth graders research Puerto Rico's culture, religion, language, government, etc. and identify differences and similarities with the United States. They participate in a debate about whether or not Puerto Rico should become a state.
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American Robin: Eggstra! Eggstra! The Story Behind a Robin's Eggs
Pupils answer questions about robin's eggs. They read about robins, then mark up text for unfamiliar words.
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Island Maracas
Students listen to Caribbean folk music and discuss maracas and their role in music. They construct and design pairs of maracas using paper mache, then perform a Puerto Rican folk song using their maracas.
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Taino Indians of Puerto Rico
Learners assess a pluralistic society. In 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 activity includes resource links...
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Puerto Rico U.S.A and Introduction
Middle schoolers gain knowledge about how the United States invaded Puerto Rico. For this Colonization lesson, students acknowledge how the Puerto Rican people now have limited self-rule since the U.S. took over its government. Middle...
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The Life of Dona Felisa Rincon De Gautier
Young scholars identify Puerto Rico and discuss its relationship and proximity to the United States. Next, students identify significant events that occurred during Dona Felisa's term in office and how if may have affected her...
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Change Happens
Fifth graders engage in a lesson to find information about the natural history of Puerto Rico. They practice using a variety of resources for research purposes. The same process of research is used for state of Wisconsin. Then students...
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Puerto Rico Pyramid Scheme
Students are introduced to the purpose of a population pyramid. In groups, they compare and contrast various population pyramids and identify trends about the civilization being examined. With a focus on Puerto Rico, they work together...
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Tropical Regions/Mapping Biodiversity
Pupils use a world map to locate the country of Puerto Rico. In groups, they identify the various types of vegetation found on the island. They compare and contrast the biodiversity of the country to the United States. To end the...
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Natural Puerto Rico
Pupils explore the nature of Puerto Rico. They view a Power Point presentation on world population and discuss how Puerto Rico landscape differs from Wisconsin's landscape. They create a Venn diagram comparing the two and complete a...
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The Splendor of Canada's Provinces and Territories
Sixth graders use a map of Canada to label all provinces and territories as well as write information about each location. Using books, they read about each province and territory and write down adjectives describing them. They paint a...
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Foreign Language: Mira
Students complete a series of activities based on the book, Mira, culminating in the presentation of a play. Included in the 21 activities are puppeteering, drawing, and reciting poetry.
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Equal Shares for Each Province
Students investigate fairness, equality, and representation in the Canadian Parliament. The concepts are explored within the context of equal distribution of boxes of cereal to various groups.
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Mapping Change
Students compare a political map of North America today with one from 1845. They identify items of continuity in the political map of the United States today and that of 1845 and describe the influence of Indian and Hispanic cultures on...
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Wild Lion Vets
Students research and explore the "king of the beasts" then make their own field guide of cats by doing research on each one and including information such as appearance, habitat, range, and food.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Catholicity in Canada
This entry from the Catholic Encyclopedia traces the history of the Roman Catholic Church in Canada from New France to discussions of state-funded schooling. Please note that the Catholic Encyclopedia is a historic reference document...
Scholastic
Scholastic History Mystery: States and Territories: Indian Territory
Students try to guess the mystery subject Carlotta Facts, the History Mystery Museum's professor, is studying. They read the clues, do some online and offline research, and then attempt to identify the game's mystery subject, the Indian...
Lizard Point Quizzes
Lizard Point: Test Your Geography Knowledge Canada
Use this site to test your students, and your knowledge regarding the location of the provinces and territories of Canada.