Constitutional Rights Foundation
Refugees from the Caribbean: Cuban and Haitian “Boat People”
Should refugees fleeing poverty be allowed the same entrance into the United States as those fleeing persecution? High schoolers read about US foreign policy in the late 20th century regarding refugees from Cuba and Haiti, and engage in...
Smithsonian Institution
Braiding Rhythms: The Role of Bell Patterns in West African and Afro-Caribbean Music
Africans transported to the Caribbean as part of the transatlantic slave trade brought with them a rich tradition of music and dance. Four lessons teach young musicians the rumba clave rhythm, cascara rhythm, and the 6/8 bell patterns...
Smithsonian Institution
Spirits Across the Ocean: Yoruban and Dahomean Cultures in the Caribbean Brought by the Slave Trade
Much of Latin American music owes its origins to the slave trade. Peoples from the Yoruban and Dahomean cultures brought with them the distinctive rhythms, time signatures, and eighth note patterns that now characterize Caribbean music....
Curated OER
Caribbean Cooking
Students complete a unit that explores the cultures of the Caribbean, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Cuba through cooking. They follow step-by-step directions of a variety of recipes, create a Caribbean scrapbook or cookbook,...
Curated OER
Introduction to the Caribbean
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...
Curated OER
The Heritage of Puerto Rico and Cuba
Students examine the influences of the Hispanic culture in the United States. In groups, they read about the life of a slave in Cuba and identify the misconceptions are discussed. As a class, they define racism, read an essay and...
Curated OER
U.S.-Cuba Relations
High schoolers study the history of United State/Cuba relations. In this diplomacy lesson, students research selected websites to gather information regarding various topics of significance between the U.S. and Cuba since 1868. High...
Curated OER
The Brief American Pageant: America on the World Stage
America's presence in Alaska and the Caribbean are the focus of this short presentation. Two detailed maps help to illustrate America's growing influence in the regions past its continental borders, which could supplement a more thorough...
Curated OER
A Taste of the Caribbean
Students are introduced to the foods and traditions of the Caribbean. In groups, they brainstorm their own definition of culture and review the physical and political geography of the Caribbean. They spend time sampling different foods...
Curated OER
A Bird's Eye View of the Caribbean: Art, Folklore, and Music
Students examine the Caribbean in terms of its music, art, and folklore. As a class, they listen to a folktale and discuss the difference between telling a story and reading a story. In groups, they write their own folktale and share...
Curated OER
West Indies and The Caribbean: Sugar & Slavery
Students study the state of the world before the slave trade. They explain the geography and economics of the slave trade. They explore primary sources and how historians use these sources to create historical interpretations.
Curated OER
Refugees from the Caribbean: Cuban and Haiti "Boat People"
Students investigate the plight of Cuban and Haitian refugees. In this refugee instructional activity, students discover the history of "boat people" and U.S. policies regarding refugees. Students role play presidential advisers that...
Curated OER
Imperialism and Expansion: Part 1
Students explore the era of imperialism and expansion of the United States. For this American history lesson, students play a game regarding the U.S. attempts to expand the nation in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
Curated OER
Central America Map Quiz
In this online interactive geography quiz worksheet, students examine the map that includes 22 Central American countries. Students identify the names of the countries in 3 minutes.
Curated OER
Introduction to Selected Documents from the Roxcy Bolton Collection
Students listen to a guided imagery exercise that takes them back to 1969. They brianstorm ideas to try to discover why they would not be allowed to sit at an empty table at a Burdines lunch counter in 1969.
They read letters about the...
Curated OER
the Rights of Detainees At Guantanamo Bay
Learners identify the legal issues involved in the case of the detainees being held at Guantanamo Bay and surrounding the existence of the base itself. They explain the clash between civil liberties and national security during wartime.
Geographyiq
Geography Iq: Cuba
Comprehensive site on Cuba that gives you "Facts at a Glance" or more in-depth information about such topics as geography, people, economy, climate, or foreign relations.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Cuba: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the island country of Cuba in the Caribbean.
World InfoZone
World Info Zone: Cuba
Great resource that is full of useful information about Cuba which is the largest Caribbean Island. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to look at the...
Latimer Clarke Corporation
Atlapedia Online: Cuba
A complete profile of the Republic of Cuba including highlights on its geography, climate, people, modern history, economy, communications, and military. Click on the maps to enlarge them.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Cuba
Features a country profile of Cuba, background details, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, and much more.
AllRefer
All Refer: Reference: Cuba: Introduction & Country Profile
Presented here is reference material for learning about Cuba including a map, flag, and information concerning geography, history, government, economy, and the people.
Hans Lohninger
Photo Globe: Cuba
Provides background and general country facts and statistics about Cuba in a well organized chart form. This site is enriched by links to maps, space images, and a picture of its flag.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Cuba
Discover details about Cuban history, economy, government, and news media from the BBC. Links to an audio of the national anthem and a timeline of historical events.