Curated OER
The Weather in South America
Students conduct Internet research on weather and weather conditions in South America. They read a weather report in Spanish, and answer worksheet questions on South American countries and their weather conditions.
Curated OER
Latin American Culture
Learners explore sites are about the culture and life of the people of Latin America and Latin Americans in the United States. There is information about Latin American music, dance, art, and heritage.
Curated OER
Spanish Influence in the U.S.
Eighth graders research the role of the first Spanish conquistadors who explored the now United States. Using the internet, they gather information on different explorers and write a paper about why he is important in American history. ...
University of Texas
Let's Go to Argentina/¡Vámonos a Argentina!
Give your young Spanish language learners a lesson in culture! Focus on learning Spanish though exploring Argentinian culture. Pupils interact with maps, fill out travel journals, discuss time and food, learn and practice new vocabulary...
Curated OER
El calendario notes guide
A comprehensive note-taking guide for days of the week, months, seasons, dates, and holidays. Either design your lessons around this guide (so that learners fill it out as you teach), or consider distributing this as a review guide...
Curated OER
History of the Masons
Students are divided into groups and follow directions of their group leaders and complete a worksheet while on site.
Curated OER
Dos mapas de Florida, el Caribe y parte de Sur America
What can maps tell us about the past? Find out with a Spanish lesson that incorporates geography. After examining maps individually, comparing two old maps of Spanish Florida and writing notes in the provided Venn diagram, pupils pair up...
Curated OER
Multas
Combine history and Spanish instruction with an exploration of descriptions of fines given in Florida in 1790. Partners read the brief text, fill out a graphic organizer about the crimes described, and interview each other about fines....
Curated OER
Enjoying Latino Music
Students view different musical instruments from around Latino world, predict what sounds instruments will make based on their appearance, listen to and evaluate music from different Latino genres orally or in writing, and make...
Curated OER
Hispanic World - Lesson Six
Students explore a Spanish speaking country and compare their research to their initial expectations and biases regarding the Hispanic culture. They share their findings with the class.
Curated OER
Ojala que viajemos a Mexico!
Learners research the names and locations of Spanish speaking countries throughout the world. They use a world map to become familiar with the locations of these countries and use the Internet to conduct further research. They sing...
Curated OER
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Students explore Spanish speaking countries. In this multi-cultural literacy lesson, students research a country in which Spanish is the official language, and create a related travel brochure on the computer.
American University
American U: The Chaco War (1932 1935)
A case study of the Chaco War between Paraguay and Bolivia 1932-1935. Complete study of the war. Includes background information, description of the parties involved, and summary of results. Also, includes war's impact on the environment
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes
Simon Bolivar, El Libertador
This detailed biography in Spanish of the famous South American liberator Simon Bolivar includes many portraits and related links.
Department of Defense
Do Dea: Spanish 2: Unit 5: La Descripcion
In this fifth unit of an intermediate Spanish course, students learn about countries in South America. They will listen, speak, and write about information they gather, using related vocabulary. They will research and present information...
University of Texas at Austin
Lanic: Latin American Network Information Center
Vast network of information from and about Latin America is provided. Major topic headings include countries, economy, education, government, humanities, science, social sciences, society and culture, recreation, media and communication,...
Other
Miranda: Un Venezolano Universal
Online biography of Francisco de Miranda, often remembered as "The forerunner of independence," in South America. This site also includes links to other aspects of Venezuelan history and culture.
Other
Inter American Development Bank: Behind Bolivia's "Two Thirds Law"
This is a brief article about the creation of an electoral court in Bolivia in order to help insure more accurate election results.
Lonely Planet
Lonely Planet: Map of Argentina
A basic color map of Argentina is offered at this site, with major cities identified.
Other
El Sur Del Sur: Actividades Economicas
Available in Spanish and English. This site provides in-depth information on Argentina. This page deals directly with its economy and natural resources.
Other
Sur Del Sur: Homepage
The site from Sur del Sur provides extensive information about the current population of Argentina.
Other
Cocina De Venezuela
Comprehensive reference in Spanish to the most popular Venezuelan dishes. Mouth-watering pictures, and cultural and historical information accompany the recipes.
ArgentinaXplora.com
Argentinaexplora.com: Aspectos Geograficos
Spanish content; this web page looks at the geography and demographics of the South American country Argentina.
ArgentinaXplora.com
Argentinaexplora.com: Parques Nacionales
Spanish content; this is an in-depth look at all of the national parks in Argentina. Descriptions and images of the parks show the natural diversity of this South American nation.