The lush Dominican Republic was home to the Taino people, but it also claims to be the first colonial outpost of the Spanish. Its indigenous influences give the DR a unique culture, and yet, it also claims to be the final resting place of the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus. A video resource plumbs the intricacies of the most-visited Caribbean island. 

Concepts

the caribbean islands, human geography, physical geography, world geography, biogeography

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Ask learners to watch multiple videos from the series to discuss the impact of Spanish colonization on the Caribbean

Classroom Considerations

• Video serves as the 49th of a thorough playlist called Countries A-Z
  
• Some may find the humor offensive

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Graphics and map demonstrate concepts
• Beautiful photos grab pupil interest

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