Curated OER
Caribbean Food
In this social studies worksheet, students explore the history of foods and cooking in the Caribbean islands. Students read several informative paragraphs, answer 12 questions and make up a recipe from traditional Caribbean ingredients.
Curated OER
Caribbean Cooking
Learners 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
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
Saved by a Shark
Students explore the marine ecosystem and the importance of sharks. In this shark instructional activity, students look at photos of the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary and discuss the animals that live there. They discuss...
Curated OER
Island Culture: Puerto Rico
Students explore the culture of Puerto Rico. They create maps of Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. They work in small groups to research a decade in history and add drawings and pictures to a timeline of their decade. They practice...
Curated OER
Let's Go To Mexico
Students are able to use the Internet to conduct research. They research Mexican culture and traditions. Students compare and contrast Mexican and U.S. food and clothing. They convert United States currency to Mexican pesos. Students...
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Bridging World History: Food, Demographics, and Culture
This unit probes into the role food plays in society in terms of culture, economy and global awareness since the primary globalization in the 1500s through videos, various readings, and activities.
World InfoZone
World Info Zone: Us Virgin Islands
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...
World InfoZone
World Info Zone: Barbados
Great resource that is full of useful information about the Caribbean Island of Barbados. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to look at the fact sheet...
World InfoZone
World Info Zone: Cayman Islands
Great resource that is full of background and current information about the Cayman Islands which is in the Caribbean. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be...
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World Info Zone: St. Lucia
Great resource that is full of useful information about the Caribbean island of St. Lucia. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to look at the fact sheet...
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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...
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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...
World InfoZone
World Info Zone: Haiti
Great resource that is full of useful information about the Republic of Haiti in the Caribbean. Topics covered are geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to look at the...
World InfoZone
World Info Zone: Grenada
Great resource that is full of useful information about the Caribbean island of Grenada. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to look at the fact sheet...
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World Info Zone: Anguilla
Great resource that is full of useful information about the Territory of Anguilla in the Caribbean. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to look at the...
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World Info Zone: Trinidad and Tobago
Great resource that is full of useful information about Trinidad and Tobago which is 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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World Info Zone: St. Kitts and Nevis
Great resource that is full of useful information about the Caribbean Islands of St Kitts and Nevis. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to look at the...
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World Info Zone: St Vincent and Grenadines
Great resource that is full of useful information about the Caribbean country of St Vincent and Grenadines. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to look...
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World Info Zone: Martinique
Great resource that is full of useful information about the Caribbean island of Martinique. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to look at the fact...
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World Info Zone: Turks and Caicos
Great resource that is full of useful information about the Caribbean islands of Turks and Caicos. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to look at the...
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World Info Zone: Guadeloupe
Great resource that is full of useful information about the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to look at the fact...
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World Info Zone: Antigua and Barbuda
Great resource that is full of useful information about the Caribbean Islands of Antigua and Barbuda. Content includes geography, environment, architecture, religion, food, history, economy, arts, sports, and news. Be sure to look at the...
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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.