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Latino and hispanic studies Common Core RH.6-8.1 resources
PEGS Factors of Central America 5-E Lesson | Fun Practice Activities | Microsoft
Students explore Central America and the Caribbean by examining their PEGS factors - Political, Economic, Geographic, Social. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E lesson format is easy for you to use! A PEGS reference chart is included for your students’ interactive notebooks. Begin with an overview of the PEGS, then preview Central America by investigating physical & political maps of the region. Next, a “Target Practice” activity challenges students to classify fu
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5th - 12th
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PEGS Factors of Central America 5-E Lesson | Fun Practice Activities | Google
Students explore Central America and the Caribbean by examining their PEGS factors - Political, Economic, Geographic, Social. The activities are engaging for students & the guided, 5-E lesson format is easy for you to use! A PEGS reference chart is included for your students’ interactive notebooks. Begin with an overview of the PEGS, then preview Central America by investigating physical & political maps of the region. Next, a “Target Practice” activity challenges students to classify fu
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5th - 12th
Environmental Issues in Latin America SS6G2 Webquest
Engaging webquest for teaching GSE SS6G2 skills on Latin America's environmental issues! Covers air pollution in Mexico City and deforestation in Brazil. Print and digital graphic organizers are included. *Note: While all links come from safe and reputable websites, some districts may have heavy-duty content blockers. PLEASE test all links before assigning to ensure your district doesn't block a site.Includes:Webquest with links to various articles, infographics, and videos2 graphic organizers
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: Latin American Geography BUNDLE SS6G1 SS6G2 SS6G3
Central America Geography Escape Room Activity Lesson
This amazing Geography of Central America "escape room" style lesson has your students on a thrilling quest for a lost Mayan Codex!It's a simple "print-and-go" escape room lesson that doesn't require locks or anything besides this resource.The lesson includes 7 readings to use as stations where students learn about the people and culture of Central America's countries: BelizeCosta RicaEl SalvadorGuatemalaHondurasNicaraguaPanamaEach station also includes a set of simple questions based on the 5 T
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6th - 9th
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Ethnic Studies - Latino History
Comprehensive Ethnic Studies Unit - Complete with Course Materials and Engaging Tools, Rubrics, Answer Keys and a full textbook.Explore Latino history in the United States through the lens of two powerful theoretical frameworks: the 4 I's of Oppression and the 4 Tenets of Ethnic Studies. Engage your students with enriching reading texts, captivating slides, and interactive graphic organizers, designed to foster deep comprehension during each lesson.Thought not required, it is possible with this
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7th - 12th
Guatemala vs United Fruit Company Mock Trial: Geography or Cold War Activity
This fantastic mock trial lesson on the United Fruit Company and the 1954 Guatemalan coup d'état is an amazing activity for your Central American geography classroom or Cold War unit in US History. The lesson includes a 1-page straight-forward overview of the entire event that covers:The United Fruit CompanyJacobo Árbenz's reformsThe CIA's roleThe 1954 coup d'étatResults of the coupAfter reviewing the facts of the case, your class is broken up into groups to determine if any actions were in viol
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7th - 10th
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"Yo Soy Joaquin:" History with Poetry
Enhance your Civil Rights lessons with an introduction to Chicano poetry, specifically Rodolfo Corky Gonzalez's "Yo Soy Joaquin." OR, enhance your Poetry unit with history. This lesson introduces the iconic poem with an overview examination of the poem's message and key ideas. Audio and video are included as part of the lesson. This can be used as whole class work with small group/independent activities, or adapted to independent virtual or engaging deskwork. Listen to the entire poem for learne
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8th - 11th, Staff
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Inca Civilization - Reading Analysis + Assessment
Great resource to introduce Inca Civilization within South America. This article delves into various aspects of Inca life, including city life, government and laws, art, culture, technological innovations, and religion, shedding light on the rich tapestry of this ancient civilization.Assessment: Multiple choice, fill in the blanks, labelingAnswer Key included
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6th - 10th
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Immigration and Central America - Differentiated Reading Passages with Questions
Are you looking for independent work that students can do on their own? Supplement your SOCIAL STUDIES lessons with these DIFFERENTIATED NONFICTION passages or use them for close reading for ELA. This resource - in digital and PDF formats - contains informational passages about immigration from Central America through Mexico to the United States, that will allow your students to learn why people desperately want to enter this country. ✅ Students get:Informative passages about the Northern Tria
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5th - 8th
Central America BUNDLE - Fiction and Nonfiction Resources - Social Studies
Are your students learning about immigration to the United States? You can combine Social Studies and ELA skills with this FICTION and NONFICTION bundle that focuses on immigration from Central America. How to use IMMIGRATION FROM CENTRAL AMERICA bundle:Have your students read The Only Road by Alexandra Diaz, then supplement their understanding by reading the nonfiction passage about immigration from Central AmericaLearn about the desperate circumstances that lead children and families to leav
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5th - 8th
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Aztec Innovations
The Aztecs were a highly advanced civilization. Unfortunately, there is not a lot of age-appropriate or accurate information out there for middle school social studies teachers. Too often, materials focus on either Aztec human sacrifice or the "Fall of the Aztecs," via invasion and conquest by the Spanish. This activity does neither and instead highlights the Aztec achievements in the fields of science and engineering. The handout is designed to be used as a jigsaw, where students in groups of
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6th - 8th
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Latin America (Cuba, Brazil, Mexico) Map Analysis Distance Learning SS6G3
This is a digital version of an activity I usually do with my class when we cover Latin America. It involves looking at various maps for each country and answering questions about the location, climate, natural resources and population. The students are asked to draw conclusions about each country from the maps. They are then tasked with organizing data about each country in a graphic organizer. This can be done in the Google Slide that contains all of the maps or I am including a pdf that c
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5th - 10th
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Aztec Civilization Reading Analysis + Assessment
About:Reading analysis on the Aztec Civilization, including City life in Tenochtitlan, Aztec society, calendar, religion, writing and technology, art, and government - Prior to colonizationIncluded:Reading AnalysisPage 1 - About the Aztecs: Tenochtitlan, The CityPage 2 - Aztec Society, CalendarPage 3 - Aztec Religion, Gods, Mythology, Writing and TechnologyPage 4 - Art and GovernmentFormal AssessmentMultiple ChoiceTrue/FalseFill in the blankMatchingWritten Responses
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6th - 10th
Rhetorical Analysis Google Doc Packet & Printable - AOC "Women's Rights" Speech
PRINTABLE or DIGITAL Google Doc work packet. Ready to be assigned on Google Classroom. You will save time because an answer key and detailed lesson plan are included, and you will have a rigorous and engaging lesson aligned to standards on reading informational texts and argumentative writing! Students will love reading about social justice and gender inequality, perfect for Women's History Month!In this activity, students will...1. Evaluate AOC's persuasive techniques by reading the speech2. An
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6th - 12th
Fabulous Ancient Cities of Mesoamerica & South America: Practice Research Skills
This internet based small group one day research project is designed for 7th grade social studies students who are studying Native American Culture Areas, Aztecs/Incas/Mayas, Mesoamerican & South American History, Historic Cities of the Western Hemisphere. The goals of this activity include: to introduce students to basic internet research strategies, to introduce students to 3 incredible ancient cities of the Western Hemisphere, to build stamina while reading/researching a particular topic,
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7th - 11th
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"Encanto" Movie Review - South American Culture
This movie review project gives students the opportunity to research many different aspects of South American culture and then analyze how well the movie portrays this diverse culture. They will complete their analysis by writing a movie review using the CER (Claim-Evidence-Reasoning) style of writing.
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6th - 7th
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Aztec Mythology WebQuest
Through this lesson, students explore Aztec Mythology through a 5 Part WebQuest. Students will need access to internet to complete this assignment. The 5 parts includes:1. Background Knowledge2. Aztec Creation Myth3. Aztec Myths4. Mythology in Art5. Digging Deeper
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6th - 10th
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