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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Studying the Caribbean Immigration Lesson Plan

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students read a narrative "Caribbean Immigration" online. They use websites to choose an influential Caribbean immigrant to study. They write research papers and present their research with the class.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Cruising the Caribbean

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders create four postcards that illustrate an island on the Caribbean.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Country: Caribbean Islands

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Learners explore the countries in the Caribbean. They examine island information, language, climate, culture, currency, places of interest, resort information, and flight information.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Characteristics of Caribbean Islands

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students decide and record their stand on possible predictions of characteristics of Caribbean islands on a prediction guide. After the reading of the story, Isla, individual students record the correct true or false answer.
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Organizer
Curated OER

Data Retrieval Chart: The Caribbean (Past and Present)

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this Caribbean worksheet, students fill out an 8 square data retrieval chart about the history and culture of the Caribbean in past and present times.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Development and Social Issues in the Caribbean

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students work together to research social issues in the Caribbean. They role-play different positions in society to determine how each group is affected. They share their results with the class.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Latin America and the Caribbean in the Classroom: The Economy and Trade

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students use the internet to gather information on daily exchange rates. They calculate the exchange rates between two countries by role playing they are going on vacation to these destinations.
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Website
Library of Congress

Loc: Online Exhibition: The Cultures and History of the Americas

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine some of the rare books, maps, prints and other artifacts in this online exhibition. The exhibition explores several themes on the cultures and history of the Americas. The collection focuses on the period of pre-contact through...
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Website
City University of New York

Banque De Litterature Ilienne Island Literature

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides information on writers and poets from francophonic Caribbean and Antilles islands: Guadeloupe, Guyana, Haiti, and Martinique. Includes biographical information on authors and links to excerpts of their work and...
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Graphic
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Holt, Rinehart and Winston: World Atlas: Mundial Caribe

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a map, in Spanish, of the Caribbean islands. Click on any island for greater detail.
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Handout
World InfoZone

World Info Zone: Us Virgin Islands

For Students 9th - 10th
Great reference tool that is full of useful information about the US Virgin Islands in the Caribbean. Content includes: geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to look at...
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Handout
Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Cayman Islands

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about religion in the Cayman Islands, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile, which includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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Handout
Association of Religion Data Archives

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Grenada

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about religion on the Caribbean island of Grenada, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Belize

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover much information about the Central American country of Belize. Topics include history, politics, geography, economics, demographics, and culture with links to further information. Very complete and detailed.
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Handout
Other

The Dominican Republic Kids Corner

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Website
Other

Carribean Living: The Dominican Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Website
The Commonwealth

Commonwealth Secretariat: Dominica

For Students 9th - 10th
The Commonwealth Secretariat furnishes a country profile of Dominica with links to information on geography, society, economy, history, the constitution, and politics.
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Website
The Commonwealth

Commonwealth Secretariat: St Kitts and Nevis

For Students 9th - 10th
The Commonwealth Secretariat explores a country profile of St Kitts and Nevis with information on its geography, society, economy, history, constitution, and politics. Includes a map and image of the flag.
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Activity
Other

The Ministry of Culture: Cuba

For Students 9th - 10th
The Cuban Ministry of Culture provides this official web site dedicated to the preservation and expansion of Cuban culture.
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Handout
Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: St. Kitts and Nevis

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of St. Kitts and Nevis. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues....
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Website
Central Intelligence Agency

Cia: World Factbook: Virgin Islands

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of U.S. Virgin Islands. The content covers the territory's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational...
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Interactive
Other

Project Visa

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive internet resource guide to visa and embassy information for all countries around the world. Search by region or view the entire country list. Links to other travel, visa, and immigration sites.
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Handout
Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Dominican Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
Geographyiq

Geography Iq: Jamaica

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Jamaica's economy, government, history, or people either as a quick fact or more expanded version at this very comprehensive site.