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Introduction to the Caribbean

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Students examine the history and culture of Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico. They conduct research on Christopher Columbus, create a quiz, watch a video about Cuba, and write an essay comparing and contrasting Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.

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christopher columbus, explorers, puerto rico, united states territories, territories, the caribbean islands, the dominican republic

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christopher columbus, dominican republic, puerto rico, the caribbean, social studies
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9th - 12th
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Social Studies & History
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