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Spanish III Std. 3.2 Students acquire information and recognize viewpoints. The distinctive viewpoints that are only through the Spanish language and its cultures.

Lesson Plans: What "El Chupacabras" means to me!!! In this lesson you will: Recognize and review some of the different fictitious characters that exist in the Hispanic culture and compare them to the "Anglo" culture. Students will be introduced to the figure of "El Chupacabras". Los Trenes de España In this lesson students comprehend the language and symbols of a Spanish train schedule, learn some basic geography of Spain, recognize the 24-hour clock, navigate a site entirely in Spanish, and retrieve specific information on the WWW. El Sabor del Caribe / A Taste of the Caribbean Students analyze literature created by modern Latino authors who use foods as symbols for identity, patriotism, religion, and nostalgia. Hispanic World Unit In this unit, students will conduct primary and secondary research to know the "hispanohablantes" in the world. These information and impression from different perspectives. explorations will serve as windows for these Spanish-speaking countries for students to acquire The Aztecs―Mighty Warriors of Mexico In this lesson students will learn about the history and culture of the Aztecs and discover why their civilization came to an abrupt end. Different Ethnic Groups in Ecuador, Panama and Argentina: Their Assimilation and their Contributions This is a lesson plan which is an introduction to the geography of Latin America. Using a variety of research methods as well as the Internet and key pals, students are introduced to the countries of Latin America. Gabriel Garcia Marquez/Colombia This lesson plan, consists of two parts. In the first part, students will research the South American country of Colombia, birthplace of Gabriel Garcia Marquez. In the second part, students will read the short story "La Santa," by Gabriel Garcia Marquez, winner of the 1982 Nobel Prize for literature. They will then compare the short story to the movie "Miracle in Rome," also authored by Marquez. The Aztec Conquest & the Birth of a New Race (Mestizo) This is a lesson plan designed to teach students about Aztec life and the conquest of the Aztecs by the Spanish. Precolumbian Myths and Legends By exploring this site on Pre-Columbian myths and legends students will gain insight into these people's history, values, perceptions, attitudes, ethics, tolerance and religious beliefs. What Brought You Here? This lesson involves a study of the reasons (not covered by the media) Mexican and other Latin Americans immigrate to the United States. Creating a Spanish Literature Book Students will create a Spanish literature book to better understand stories taught in the AP Spanish Literature course. The authors of the stories they will depict in a construction book will be : Federico Garcia Lorca, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Jorge Luis Borges, Ana Maria Matute, and Miguel de Unamuno. The Mayans This is an interdisciplinary unit which will explore why the Mayan are not as prominent today as they were in the past. Students will also develop a better understanding of Mayan culture and their civilization. Traditions of Spain In this lesson, Traditions of Spain, students will gain knowledge of Spanish customs. The students will be able to compare this with that of the United States customs. Cultural Capital: Examining How Immigrant Groups Adjust to American Society In this lesson, students research the adaptation and acculturation of immigrant groups in the United States. They then create “culture capsules” aimed at preserving the cultural heritage of new peoples in American society. The Roots of American Culture In this lesson, students first explore the notion of culture and the influence of Latino culture on the U.S. Students then work in small groups to identify ways that Latino and non-Latino U.S. cultures have engaged in cultural 'cross-fertilization. I Hear Latin America Singing In this lesson, students learn about the historical and current social, political, and cultural trends of Latin American countries. After researching a specific country, groups write songs that reflect the music styles as well as the history of the region. Aztecs Meet the Spanish This assignment will challenge all levels of Spanish It involves the use of a variety of maps and documents. Students will also need to use their analytical skills. Costa Rica Lessons The object of this lesson is to do a timeline on Costa Rica's history. Students must first have a basic knowledge of the country including its location, type of government and some aspects of its history. Hispanic World Unit In this unit, students will conduct primary and secondary research to know the "hispanohablantes" in the world. These explorations will serve as windows for these Spanish-speaking countries for students to acquire information and impression from different perspectives . Students are supposed to conduct the researches by using their Spanish ability to comprehend the information on Internet.

Resources: Information about Chile This site has information for lessons on Chile Flamenco-world.com This site is devoted to providing the public with information about flamenco. A Vision of Puerto Rico: The Teodoro Vidal Collection This site contains background information on the history of Puerto Rico. Images of art objects are shown, along with text describing their historical significance. Miguel Hidalgo: The Father Who Fathered A Country This site provides a brief biography of Miguel Hidalgo, leader of the Mexican Revolution. Cervantes Project: This is a comprehensive reference and research site dedicated to the study of Cervantes' works and life. The California Native: The Father of Mexico This web page provides a brief biography of Miguel Hidalgo, leader of the Mexican revolution. Cool Planet: daily life Learn about daily life in Spain at this site featuring a virtual journey from a teenager's perspective Aztecs: Fierce Wanderers This web page provides a short history of the Aztec civilization, from its beginnings as a tribe of nomad mercenaries to its sudden end at the hands of the Spanish conquistador Cortez. CNN En Español CNN world news in Spanish. A great resource for Sports, weather, international concerns, health, fashion and everything else you are used to from CNN. El Espectador This site is a daily paper from Colombia. Includes front page stories, economics, sports, links to back issues, and more. Online Resources-Spanish This site is dedicated to materials for language learning. It includes courses, grammar, links to practice materials in all four modalities, and much more. Webspañol: Spanish Language Resources on-line This site boasts of their commitment to Spanish Language study with Internet resources. Quia - Class Page Kathleen Pepin This is basically a site for Spanish II which can also be used later in Spanish I Bienvenidos a mi página WEB This is a Super Website with links to over 630 sites and growing daily. Hispanic Magazine This magazine has a list of links to articles for and about Hispanics. Site includes Hispanic culture, business, sports and more. Noticias y Revistas In case none of the others interest you, here is a nice listing of many of the Hispanic Newspapers available on the web.
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