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Holidays in Hispanic Countries
When do Hispanic countries celebrate Flag Day and other prominent holidays? Using the chart provided, beginning Spanish speakers practice writing the dates of select holidays in Spanish. An interesting way to review Spanish dates.
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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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The Banking Mouse
First graders learn about another culture and its language. In this Spanish instructional activity, 1st graders listen to a Cuban folktale. Students identify the Spanish words. Students reread the story independently. Students listen...
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Introductory Lesson: Welcome to Spain
Learners get a taste of Spanish culture. In this Spain lesson, 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. In this multiculturalism lesson plan, students discuss the attributes of Latin American music and play instruments from South America.
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Spanish/American Comparison
Students compare Spanish and American cultures. In this global studies instructional activity, students review what they have learned in a Spanish culture unit by writing compare and contrast essays about Spanish and American cultural...
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Everyday life in Spain
Students consider what life is like for Spanish young people. In this global studies lesson, 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 instructional activity, students sample albondigas, ensalada de boca, huevos en mayonesa, margo, and tortilla. Students note the ingredients used in the dishes and draw...
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American Students in Spain
Students compare and contrast American and Spanish cultures. In this culture lesson plan, 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
Learners explore Spain. In this Spanish culture lesson, students listen to a guest speaker talk about Spanish customs. Learners watch a video about Spain as well. Students write essays about Spain.
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Design a Latin American Restaurant
Students investigate the culture of a Latin American country to design a new restaurant. For this Latin American lesson, students identify social classes, geographical locations, cultural practices, and monetary systems of a Latin...
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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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How Perceptions of Cultures Influences Perceptions and Historical Outcomes
Students research different ethnic groups that lived in the United States. They compare and contrast Spanish, African American and Native American cultures and how American culture interacted with them. They present their findings...
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Catholicism
Students explore the precepts of the Catholic faith. In this Catholicism lesson, students discuss the basic beliefs of Catholicism and the responsibilities of the pope.