Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: World Geography: Latin America
World Geography learning module on Latin America. Multi-media resources, assignments and assessment guide students through unit.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Teaching Geography: Latin America
A course workshop looks into the trends of migration in Latin America and then identifies how geographic surroundings impact human movement. Part I of the video addresses annual Mayan migration to Guatemala. Part II introduces a volcano...
BBC
Bbc Schools: Gcse Bitesize: Music: Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East
A diverse range of musical styles can be found around the world. Music from Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East all have their own unique musical features and instruments. One of the most influential types of music-making in...
The History Cat
The History Cat: Geography: People: Growing Coffee in Latin America
Describes the history of coffee production, where it is grown, and efforts by Fair Trade to help coffee farmers make a decent income.
Other
Gotta Dance: History of Latin Cha Cha Music
A brief history of the development of Latin Cha Cha music. Includes an explanation of the rhythm, the steps, and of course, the history of Cha Cha.
PBS
Pbs News Hours: Q&a: Calderon Visits u.s. With Security, Immigration in Mind
Shannon O'Neil, Latin American studies fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. answers questions posed by PBS about Mexico's President Felipe Calderon's visit to the United States. The Q & A covers a range of issues from...
Other
Owl and Mouse: Map of Central America and the Caribbean
With this interactive map of Central America and the Caribbean, students point the mouse to different countries on the map and see the name of the country and the capital city.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Renaissance Explorers
Overview of the motives behind the exploration of the "new world" during the Renaissance. Discusses the trading that took place between the "new world" and Europe and various riches offered in Mexico and Latin America.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Ecuador
This site from The New Advent contains information on the history and involvement of the Catholic Church in this Latin American country. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in...
Other
Rbdsr: The 'Day of the Martyrs' January 9, 1964
At this website, read excerts from LIFE magazine, which captured the January 1964 events in Panama through first person accounts and photographs. Discusses the "Day of Martyrs."
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: White House Statement on the Events in Panama
Here is a statement made by Lyndon B. Johnson on January 10, 1964 concerning the violence in Panama in the Canal Zone.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Shrine of Guadalupe
This is a short review from The New Advent of a famous Catholic shrine in Mexico where the Blessed Mother appeared to a Mexican peasant. Please note that this information is from the historic Catholic Encyclopedia and reflects opinions...
BBC
Bbc: Week of 8 11 14: Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos Sworn In
Read about the newly elected leader of Columbia, as well as his plans to combat the terrorist organization FARC.
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