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Service Projects in the Dominican Republic
Students look into how Peace Corps Volunteers have provided community assistance in the Dominican Republic. They read primary source documents and be able to identify several kinds of service projects conducted by Peace Corps Volunteers.
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19th Century Immigration.
Eleventh graders analyze primary source cartoons depicting discrimination against immigrants. They study the historical relationship Dominican Republic has had with the United States. They assess how this relationship is linked to...
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Service Projects in the Dominican Republic
High schoolers read primary source documents and identify several kinds of service projects conducted by Peace Corps Volunteers; young scholars identify criteria used by the Peace Corps for conducting service projects for the common good.
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Exchanging Money in the Dominican Republic
Learners explore the concept of the international exchange rate. They explore a website, identify the value of the Dominican peso, calculate the value of bills and coins in Dominican pesos and U.S. dollars, and complete various worksheets.
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Non-Violence against Women Day
Students examine International Non-Violence Against Women Day in relation to the Mirabal Sisters from the Dominican Republic. They watch a movie, answer discussion questions, and write an essay.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Dominican Republic
A thorough look at Dominican Republic from the Country Studies section of the Library of Congress. Read about its history, economy, people, and government. Information through the 1990's.
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Dominican Republic
Learn about religion in the Dominican Republic, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
Other
The Dominican Republic Kids Corner
The Embassy of the Dominican Republic in the United States present some general facts about its country. It then delves deeper into the subjects of climate, history, music, and food.
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Commonwealth Secretariat: Grenada
The Commonwealth Secretariat offers a country profile of Grenada with information on its geography, society, economy, history, constitution, and politics. Includes a map and image of the flag.
Other
Carribean Living: The Dominican Republic
Carribean Living provides an excellent description of the present day economy in the Dominican Republic. It includes a special section on how the economy is changing.
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Association of American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America
The AACCLA promotes trade and investment between the United States and Latin America. Country-specific information and general NAFTA information are provided.
World Health Organization
World Health Organization: Dominican Republic
Learn about health in the Dominican Republic via the World Health Organization's profile page on the country, which includes demographic information about core health indicators as well as general information.
The World Bank
World Bank Group: Dominican Republic
Information on the economy and development issues in the Dominican Republic from the perspective of the World Bank. Read about policy and programs as well.
Geographyiq
Geography Iq: Dominican Republic
Much historical information and current facts about the Dominican Republic are given in this well organized and detailed site. Quick facts are displayed in easy to read charts.
US Department of State
Us Department of State: Archive: Dominican Republic
Provides information about the geography, people, government, economy, history, and foreign relations of the Dominican Republic. (March 2012)
US Department of State
U.s. Dept. Of State: u.s. Relations With the Dominican Republic
Provides information about the relationship between the United States and the Dominican Republic. Additional information about the country is available through the links at the bottom of the page.
Other
El Castellano: Las Radios en Espanol, Pais Por Pais
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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University of Texas: Dominican Republic: Political Map
On this map of the Dominican Republic you can find the province boundaries, major highways and cities, and its position on the island of Hispaniola. Clicking on the map will enlarge it. From the Perry-Castaneda collection.
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University of Texas: Dominican Republic: Relief Map
This relief map of the Dominican Republic clearly shows the mountains that run through the middle of this island nation. From the Perry-Castaneda collection.
Hans Lohninger
Photo Globe: Dominican Republic
Offers background as well as many general country facts and statistics about the Dominican Republic in a well organized chart form. This site is enriched by links to maps and an image of its flag.
Kids' Wings
Texas Bluebonnet Books: "How Tia Lola Came to Stay"
This site provides a book summary, lesson plan ideas, book connections and resource links for teaching How Tia Lola Came to Stay by Julia Alvarez.
Digital History
Digital History: The Monroe Doctrine and the Roosevelt Corollary [Pdf]
The United States' intervention in Latin American countries has been interpreted in several ways. First read about President Theodore Roosevelt's Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine before investigating the times the corollary was invoked....
World InfoZone
World Info Zone: Dominican Republic
Great resource that is full of useful information about the Dominican Republic which is in the Caribbean. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to look at...
Latimer Clarke Corporation
Atlapedia Online: Dominican Republic
A complete profile of the Dominican Republic including highlights on its geography, climate, people, modern history, economy, communications, and military. Click on the maps to enlarge them.