Curated OER
What and Where is Puerto Rico?
Students explore Puerto Rico. They create K-W-L charts of their prior knowledge of Puerto Rico and observe maps of Puerto Rico. They code the map for measurements and land and water forms. They explore websites to gain background on...
Curated OER
Generalizations: How Accurate Are They?
High schoolers recognize and modify generalizations. They challenge generalizations made about people, insist on knowing the evidence that supports these, and be willing to modify their own generalizations when confronted by evidence...
Curated OER
Columbus' Perception of the New World
students 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...
Curated OER
Seeing Both Sides of an Issue
Young scholars practice the skill of seeing an issue from different points of view.
Curated OER
Group Headdresses
Learners create a headdress design. In this visual arts lesson, students work cooperatively in a group and create a headdress design. Learners are encouraged to use the conceptual framework of philanthropy while working as a team to...
Curated OER
History Today
Students use the newspaper to determine how history is being made in your community, region or country.They identify the different components that comprise a newspaper. This lesson contains adaptations from elementary to high school.
Other
The Ministry of Culture: Cuba
The Cuban Ministry of Culture provides this official web site dedicated to the preservation and expansion of Cuban culture.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Caribbean Islands
Read an overview of the Caribbean Islands as a whole. Find out their histories, culture, politics, and geography.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian: Creativity and Resistance: Maroon Cultures in Americas
An education resource guide based on an exhibit on the role of "Maroons," who were escaped slaves in Latin America who established communities with extensive cultural contacts. The guide includes activities which can be used in middle...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Montserrat
Provides an overview of the culture of Montserrat, a British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Bermuda
Provides an overview of the culture of Bermuda. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Us Virgin Islands
Great reference directory for finding information on the US Virgin Islands in the Caribbean. Content includes background details, a country profile, and numerous links to comprehensive information on this island nation's culture,...
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Turks and Caicos Islands: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the British Overseas Territory of the Turks and Caicos Islands in the North Atlantic Ocean.
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Grenada
Learn about religion on the Caribbean island of Grenada, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
InterKnowledge Corp.
Geographia Caribbean: Curacao
Explore the beautiful Caribbean island of Curacao on this online tour guide from Geographia.com. Find out much information about the history, culture, people, geography, and tourist attractions.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Bahamas Island Profile
A great country profile that takes you on a virtual trip to the Bahamas. An overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links available that will provide you...
Yale University
Yale University: Las Voces Del Caribe: Recent Immigrants From the Caribbean
From the Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute this study unit deals with the stories of recent immigrants from the Caribbean to the United States.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Trinidad and Tobago
Features a travel guide and country profile of Trinidad and Tobago including a broad overview and numerous links to comprehensive information on the islands' culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Features a destination guide and profile of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, background details, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the island's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news,...
Other
Barbados Government Information Service
This is the official communications service of the Barbados Government. Besides providing public information to the news media and the people of Barbados, there is also discussion on its government structure, society, history, geography,...
Other
Barbados Government Information Service
This is the official communications service of the Barbados Government. Besides providing public information to the news media and the people of Barbados, there is also discussion on its government structure, society, history, geography,...
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Dominica: Introduction
Complete guide to the statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for Dominica in the Caribbean Islands.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the island country of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in the Caribbean Sea.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Saint Kitts and Nevis: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the island nation of Saint Kitts and Nevis in the Caribbean Sea.