Argentina may be named after the Latin word for silver, but there is precious little of the metal there. A video profile describes its otherwise rich history—and mineral deposits— through glib commentary and helpful maps. Learners discover the geographical wealth of a nation with strong cultural ties to Europe, but with its own sense of nationality. 

Concepts

south american geography, argentina, geographic features, human geography, physical geography

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the video to simulate discussion on the cultural effects of European colonialism

Classroom Considerations

• Seventh part of the larger Countries A-Z series of videos
• Questionable use of the term friend zone may make the video inappropriate for some classroom settings

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Narrator is funny and engaging
• Helpful graphics and photographs illustrate key concepts

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.10 RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.10 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.10