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Unit Plan
Core Knowledge Foundation

Maya, Aztec, and Inca Civilizations

For Teachers 5th Standards
A 10-lesson unit explores the Maya, Aztec, and Inca civilizations. Over the course of two weeks, scholars read nonfiction excerpts, discuss their findings, and complete activities. An assessment equipped with multiple choice and matching...
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Unit Plan
Water

Global Water Supply Middle School Curriculum

For Teachers 6th - 8th
We take a steady shower stream and clean drinking water for granted, but in many countries around the world, the lack of water or a clean water supply is responsible for higher sickness and death rates. Taking a closer look at the water...
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Workbook
Smithsonian Institution

Ceramica de los Ancestros

For Students 3rd - 6th
Scholars join a field expedition team to unearth a plethora of treasures from Central America. Artifacts listed in alphabetical order come with an informational blurb and a picture designed for participants to color. Activity pages...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

El Mundo Hispano

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Welcome to the Spanish-speaking world! Show your learners which countries declare Spanish as their primary language. Included are maps and flags for each Hispanophone country.
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Activity
Mr. Roughton

The Maya Files

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
What a creative approach to studying about the ancient Mayan civilization! Learners will become investigators in the case of the "disappearance" of the Classic Maya by examining a variety of primary and secondary source material,...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Honduras

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students explore weekly online newspaper to explore Honduras.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Where is Mesoamerica?

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Young scholars create a map of Mesoamerica using construction paper, clay or by drawing it.  In this World Geography lesson, students determine the location of Mesoamerica, make a map, then present their map to their class.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Investigations in Aid: Identifying the Need

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students investigate the needs in emerging nations. In this emerging nations lesson, students research the conditions for needs in the given countries. Students are assigned to the country groups of Honduras, Nigeria, Bosnia, Cambodia,...
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eBook
Country Studies US

Country Studies: Honduras

For Students 9th - 10th
A study of Honduras, describing and analyzing its political, economic, social, and national security systems and institutions, and examining the interrelationships of those systems and the ways they are shaped by cultural factors....
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Handout
Geographic

Photius Coutsoukis Home Page: Honduras People

For Students 9th - 10th
This short but informative site covers the Honduran people, population, age structure, population growth rate, birth rate, death rate, migration rate, infant mortality, life expectancy and much more. Information current to 1999.
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Website
PBS

Pbs Nova, Lost King of the Maya

For Students 9th - 10th
A site focused on the dynasty of the Mayan empire. Includes some great audio and video clips.
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Website
Other

Spanish Abroad, Inc.

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about Spanish language study abroad programs throughout Latin America and Spain.
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Interactive
Other

Care: Virtual Field Trips Archive: Honduras

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Central American nation of Honduras as well as the ongoing humanitarian aid projects in the country being fulfiled by the organization CARE.
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Website
Other

Embassy of Honduras in Washington, d.c.

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the official website of the Embassy of Honduras in the United States. Has an abundance of information on tourist destinations and general facts on country-specific topics including art, geography, climate, government, history,...
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Website
Peace Corps

Peace Corps: Stories

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource shares many stories of volunteers and their experiences helping people in different lands.
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Website
Other

Association of American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America

For Students 9th - 10th
The AACCLA promotes trade and investment between the United States and Latin America. Country-specific information and general NAFTA information are provided.
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Handout
US Department of State

Us Department of State: Honduras

For Students 9th - 10th
The U.S. Department of State profiles the Republic of Honduras. Features information on geography, people, government, economy, history, politics, foreign relations, and tourism. (September 2011)
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Handout
Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Honduras

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Honduras. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. It...
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Handout
World Health Organization

World Health Organization: Honduras

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about core health indicators in Honduras in this World Health Organization country profile, which includes demographic and health information both historic and current.
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Website
Other

La Prensa: Diario La Prensa

For Students 9th - 10th
The La Prensa de Honduras is an online newspaper of Honduras, neighbor of El Salvador to the East. The latest news and issues in their own language, Spanish.
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Handout
Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Honduras

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed and exhaustive resource for finding much information on the Central American province of Honduras. Organized by quick facts that are shown in chart form or longer commentaries.
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Activity
Other

El Castellano: Las Radios en Espanol, Pais Por Pais

For Students 9th - 10th
More than 100 Spanish-speaking radio stations, listed country by country, that can be accessed on the internet. A great way to develop skills in listening comprehension! Some sites may be inactive, but the majority are up and running....
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Graphic
Curated OER

University of Texas: Honduras: Relief Map

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of Honduras.
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Handout
Hans Lohninger

Photo Globe: Honduras

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents country specific facts about Honduras in a well organized chart form. Content includes: geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues. This site is enriched by links...