Instructional Video

Geography Now! Belize

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

Belize is an adorable anomaly, being the only Latin American country with English as its official language. It's also home to thousands of Mennonites and is the gateway to the Caribbean, despite sitting on the Latin American land mass. A video resource showcases the details of the unique country located in the Western Hemisphere. 

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Show the video to stimulate discussion of cultural influences on Latin America
Classroom Considerations
  • Video is 18th in a comprehensive Countries A-Z playlist
  • Contains irreverent humor, including references to vomit and the phrase WTF
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Video uses graphics and maps to demonstrate complex concepts
  • Narrator is funny and engaging
Cons
  • None