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Along the El Camino Real
While studying each of the 21 missions in California, your class will learn about the founders and founding dates of each mission. Note: Some resource links may not be working, but can be supplemented with additional activities found on...
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Spain, Espana, Es Diferente!
This is a nicely-designed PowerPoint with many slides full of images relevant to Spain and its geography, history, culture, food, and language. There is little to no text on the pages, so this PowerPoint is meant to accompany a lecture...
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Mapping Spain
In this map labeling worksheet, students follow directions to label 10 items on a map of Spain. They label the capital city of Madrid, the Pyrenees Mountains, surrounding water bodies and countries. They trace the flow of the Duero River.
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The Impact of Islamic Culture on the Arts of the Renaissance
Eighth graders examine the linguistic and cultural impact of the Arabic language and Islamic culture on the Spanish language. They analyze and label maps, listen to and differentiate between Spanish and Arabic music, and compare and...
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Book: Spain
Students, after reading Chapter One in the book, "Spain," design and re-create the political boundaries as well as the physical features of nation of Spain. They utilize play-doh or salt dough to illustrate and create their three...
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The Roadmap to the Jewish Golden Age of Spain
Learners discover, through analysis of media and of primary source historical documents, how Jews achieved high levels of assimilation and acceptance under Islamic rule during the Golden Age of Spain, from the tenth to the twelfth century.
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Culture of Spain
Young scholars research the cultural aspects of a country for a visual presentation.
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The Banking Mouse
First graders learn about another culture and its language. For this Spanish lesson, 1st graders listen to a Cuban folktale. Students identify the Spanish words. Students reread the story independently. Students listen to a guest...
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Introductory Lesson: Welcome to Spain
Learners get a taste of Spanish culture. In this Spain activity, students participate in 5 activities that require them to study the religion, music, food, clothing, and history of Spain.
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Spanish Influence in America
Students try out instruments from South America. For this multiculturalism lesson, students discuss the attributes of Latin American music and play instruments from South America.
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Spanish/American Comparison
Young scholars compare Spanish and American cultures. In this global studies lesson, students review what they have learned in a Spanish culture unit by writing compare and contrast essays about Spanish and American cultural aspects.
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Everyday life in Spain
Students consider what life is like for Spanish young people. In this global studies instructional activity, students read and discuss excerpts from Children of the World: Spain. Students submit journal entries about everyday life in Spain.
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Spanish Fiesta Food &n
Students get a taste of Spanish culture. In this Spanish cuisine lesson, students sample albondigas, ensalada de boca, huevos en mayonesa, margo, and tortilla. Students note the ingredients used in the dishes and draw conclusions about...
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American Students in Spain
Students compare and contrast American and Spanish cultures. In this culture lesson, students listen to a guest speaker talk about Spain and then participate in a simulation featuring Spain's culture.
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People of Spain
Young scholars explore Spain. In this Spanish culture lesson, students listen to a guest speaker talk about Spanish customs. Young scholars watch a video about Spain as well. Students write essays about Spain.
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Architecture in Spain: Aqueduct of Segovia
Students analyze Spain's architecture. In this art and history instructional activity, students discuss the definition of architecture, then select either a writing assignment or a drawing assignment depicting Spain architecture to...
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Design a Latin American Restaurant
Young scholars investigate the culture of a Latin American country to design a new restaurant. In this Latin American lesson, students identify social classes, geographical locations, cultural practices, and monetary systems of a Latin...
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Beginning Sentence Completion: 29
In this sentence completion worksheet, students fill in the blank for the correct word for each sentence. Students complete 10 multiple choice questions. Click on "show all" to see the rest of the worksheet.
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The Flag of Spain
In this Spain activity, students read the history of the flag of Spain and directions on how to color it. Students then color the flag.
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Spain Outline Map
For this blank outline map worksheet, students explore the political boundaries of Spain located in Europe. This map may be used in a variety of classroom activities.
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A Study of Mexico
Students discover the modern civilization and culture of Mexico. In this 2-3 week unit of study on Mexico, students explore the geography of Mexico, its Indian and Spanish heritage, Mexican food and traditions, and receive an...
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Lesson Plan C11: Tourism in Spain
Young scholars use Europe in the Round software as research tool for mini-investigation into tourism in Spain and its effects on Spain's economy and environment. Students complete tourism worksheet, conduct research online, and write...
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California's Mission/Rancho Era
Fourth graders complete a variety of activities as they study the Spanish colonization of California, including the relationships among missionaries and Indians and their interactions with soldiers and people in the pueblos and ranchos.
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European Exploration
Sixth graders analyze key European explorers and focus on where and why they explored. They research who sponsored the explorers as well as the accomplishments of the explorers. They discuss the lasting effects of the expeditions in...