Instructional Video

Geography Now! Guyana

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

Although it's entirely on the South American continent, Guyana identifies itself as Caribbean. The diverse nation—populated mainly by people brought there by colonial powers—has managed to integrate a rich blend of languages, religious traditions, and cultures. A video resource profiles the complex country, including its attempts to overcome its colonial legacy with new-found oil resources.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Use the video to prompt a discussion of the legacies of European colonialism
  • Offer resource for research on a profile of South American or Caribbean countries
Classroom Considerations
  • Video serves as the 72nd in the Countries A-Z series
  • Flashes pictures of the media covering the Jonestown mass suicide
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Photos, maps, and other visuals illustrate the geography and characteristics of the country
  • Narrator is engaging and funny
Cons
  • Ad interrupts the streaming of the video