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Geography Now! Dominican Republic Instructional VideoGeography Now! Dominican Republic Instructional Video
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Geography Now
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8th - Higher Ed
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Social Studies & History
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Media Length
9:16
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2016
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Geography Now! Dominican Republic

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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. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

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

Additional Tags

social studies

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

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