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Latino and hispanic studies Common Core RH.6-8.4 resources
Latin American History GSE SS6H1 Interactive Notebook - Print & Digital
This Latin American history resource includes all information covered in the GSE SS6H1 standard, with two bonus activities covering Inca, Maya, and Aztecs as well as the modern culture of 3 Latin American countries. Readings for all elements SS6H1a, SS6H1b, SS6H1c, SS6H1d are included. Topics include: forced migration of Africans ("trans-atlantic slave trade"), changes in culture, the Cuban Revolution and its impact, and current concerns in Latin America. This resource covers all standards and c
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6th - 8th
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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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Aztec Vocabulary Quilt
This is an excellent resource for learning vocabulary. I recommend students work in small groups to match the quilt patches together.This product includes the list of vocabulary words, definitions, and quilt key.Perfect for EL and SPED students.A fun and engaging activity for your class.6th grade Ancient History curriculum.
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6th
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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
BrainPop: Mesoamerica Worksheet
The worksheet is inspired by what BrainPop has on its website. I tailored it to meet the needs of my students.Includes:Vocab terms:mesoamericaculture areapolytheisticcultural diffusionpre-columbianOlmecMayaAztecsmaizeTenochtitlanThen an open-ended response using the RACES format
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4th - 8th
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Social Studies Bulletin Board- Ethnic Studies Term Posters: Racism, Prejudice
Social Studies and Ethnic Studies Word Wall Terms Posters: Grades 7-12This classroom decor poster set contains the essential terms for your Ethnic Studies and Social Studies classroom. This set defines racism, discrimination, hegemony, diaspora along with many other terms, then the set offers reflection, share and relate cards to offer a multifaceted lesson on ethnic studies topics. See the preview with all the details! The definitions are simple enough for students to understand, yet rigorous e
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7th - 12th
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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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Hispanic Heritage: U.S. History, Bring Eight Trailblazers to Life!
YOU CAN BRING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH TO LIFE You will teach your students about the struggles these trailblazers endured and how they overcame barriers. Juana Briones, Fabiola Cabeza de Baca, Pura Belpre, Tito Puente, Barju Benacerraf, Cesar Chavez, Jose Marti, and Roberto Clemente.This resource will enable you to teach your students History in a unique engaging way. You will have active class participation by all your students, even your reluctant students.The scripts are ready for you to pri
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3rd - 12th
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Day of the Dead: Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos Latin America World History
Day of the Dead: Mexican holiday Día de los Muertos Latin America World History - SEMiPRO Montessori-inspired printable History help (1 page + Key):What is the Day of the Dead? This learning resource guides young historians to:Learn about Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead - what it means and its originDiscover the importance of the marigold flower and its role in this Mexican holidayDiscover what role the southern migration of Monarch Butterflies play in the holiday!Explore this topic throu
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4th - 6th
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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 American Flags and Political boundary images - PowerPoint
(25) slides of Latin American Countries, political boundary images and their flags.
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4th - 12th, Adult Education
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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6x6 Rules for Empire; Aztec and Inca Edition
The Aztecs and Incas ruled the largest empires in the Americas during the late Medieval Period.The Aztecs conquered and ruled central Mexico from 1427 to 1519 and the Incas did the same on the west coast of South Americas from approximately 1400 until 1525.Conquering other nations and peoples was the method by which the empires were built, but only by organization could these empires be sustained for their century of existence.You are going to be creating a pamphlet of rules on how each of these
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7th - 10th
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South American Geography Vocabulary List
This is a list of 30 words that correlate to South American physical and human geography to be used with a South American unit of study. This is appropriate for 6th-8th grade students.
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6th - 8th
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Also included in: South American Continent Study
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