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8th grade latino and hispanic studies webquests for Google Apps
History of Mexico Google Earth Tour and Slideshow (Editable)
Engage students with this fun and immersive Google Earth experience. Students will tour and learn about the different historical cites around Mexico and its impact on North America. Topics Covered: Ancient History (Olmecs, Mayans, Aztecs), Spanish Colonial Period, Cry of Dolores, Texas Independence from Mexico (Alamo), Mexican-American War, and Modern Day Mexico (government, culture, economics, etc)Included in this resource:Google Earth Project Tour -Street View Included-3 Videos-Informational T
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4th - 12th
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Traditional Food Dishes of Latin America (Traditional Foods)
This activity requires students to complete brief research about 20 traditional food dishes from different Latin American countries. For each dish, students will answer 4 questions. At the end of the activity, students will add one country's dish to the list and answer a few reflection questions. Instructions are in English and Spanish. A video explaining the dish accompanies each page.I use this activity in my Latin American Studies class, but this could also be used during World History, Geogr
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Latin American Studies Growing Bundle (30% Savings)
Exploring Central America’s Geography: Places & People (Webquest)
This activity can be done as a whole class or completed individually. Students will watch several videos and read a few short articles on Central America as a whole and individual countries in Central America. There are questions to accompany each video and article, as well as an answer key. I've used this activity during our Geography Unit and our Central America Unit in my Latin American Studies course, but I also have used this activity in my Human Geography and Sociology classes. You could a
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8th - 12th
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Also included in: Latin American Studies Growing Bundle (30% Savings)
Road Trip Through Central America
Students work independently or in partners to plan out a road trip through each Central American country. Students are asked to use Google Maps to plan out their trip, create daily itineraries, and insert images into a scrapbook page for each country. Templates are provided for each required project component, in addition to completed examples (I used Colombia as my example country). For fun, students are also asked to "pack their suitcase" and create a roadtrip playlist.I use this in my Latin A
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6th - 12th, Higher Education
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Also included in: Latin American Studies Growing Bundle (30% Savings)
Muralismo - Mini Unit on Modern Mexican Murals and Diego Rivera
Muralismo is a 3 day mini unit that could easily be incorporated into Spanish, Social Studies, and Art classes! In this unit, students will study an overview of Diego Rivera, view art from modern Mexican muralists on social media, learn about a mural that is reducing pollution in Mexico City, and have the opportunity to create their own chalk murals.This mini unit is split into three days of 45 minute class periods:Day 1: Study Diego Rivera Day 2: Learn about Modern Muralism in Mexico Day 3: Cre
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6th - 9th
Pre-Reading Web Quest for In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez
Engage Your Students with "In the Time of the Butterflies" Web Quest! Elevate the Literary ExperiencesEmbark on an exciting educational journey with our pre-reading Web Quest for the renowned novel "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez. This immersive experience is tailored to captivate your students, offering in-depth insights into the author's life and the cultural richness of the Dominican Republic. What Awaits Your Classroom?Julia Alvarez: A Literary Odyssey Bring the author to
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6th - 12th
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Latin American Independence Webquest
This is an introductory activity to independence in Latin America that is accessed through google forms. All of the information is included on this webquest and is accessed by students through the form. This is a great resource as a supplement or introduction to independence in Latin America.
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8th - 12th
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Mexican Independence Day Web Quest
This web quest is created in Google Slides. Student will visit several different links to explore Mexican Independence day. Links include:1. Video in English explaining the holiday2. Short article describing the "Grito de Dolores"3. A link to the biography of 5 Meixcan heroes4. A video in Spanish explaining the holiday (can be removed if Spanish is not preferred). The video is geared toward Novice High and above proficiency levels.5. A link to the 2023 Grito of Independence. Note: 2024 video
Grades:
6th - 10th
Battle of the Alamo Webquest
This Webquest walks students through the early beginnings, the Texas Revolution, and the Battle of the Alamo. The website includes artifacts, profiles of the defenders, and a digital battlefield where students can visualize how the Alamo looked during the time period and compare it to images of the Alamo today. This Webquest consists of an 11-question (front and back) worksheet, and two answer keys, a screenshot answer key with highlighted answers as it appears on the website, and a traditional
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8th - 10th
Encanto movie questions and cultural investigations
Provided with Spanish/ English instructions. Spanish version includes opportunity for students to use the past tense in Spanish.Opportunity for cultural comparisons Can be edited!
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4th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Agriculture Labor Laws Comparison Venn Diagram
Use this Venn Diagram to compare agriculture labor laws for farmworkers in three different states. Students will explore an interactive map that shows each state's minimum wage, overtime, and worker's compensation labor laws for agricultural workers. Use this resource along with a lesson on labor laws or the United Farm Workers movement to see how labor laws have changed. A vocabulary sheet explaining minimum wage, overtime, and worker's compensation, and wages is included.***To change the state
Grades:
7th - 12th
Also included in: Labor and Immigration Unit Plan: United Farm Workers and More
Cinco de Mayo
Students will use a website linked in this product to complete an informational webquest about the Cinco de Mayo holiday.
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4th - 9th
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Brazil Google Slides Webquest
Go on a virtual webquest to learn more about Brazil! Students will identify Brazil on a map, discover popular attractions, animals, food, etc. Suggested websites are included.
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2nd - 8th
Also included in: Passport Club Bundle (Google Slides Webquests)
Machu Picchu Webquest
Students will use internet resources to answer questions about the Incan city of Machu Picchu. Students will see images of the different parts of the city and answer questions about it.
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6th - 10th
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