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Museum of Modern Art

Mo Ma: New Architecture From Spain

For Students 9th - 10th
A fascinating audio-enhanced slideshow of the jaw-dropping architectural innovations going on in Spain during the first decade of the twenty-first century. Spain is a rising leader in architectural design, as the nine projects exhibited...
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University of Calgary

European Voyages of Exploration: 15th & 16th Centuries

For Students 9th - 10th
This award-winning website from the University of Calgary's History Department is both impressive and extensive. It focuses on Portuguese and Spanish expeditions of the 15th and 16th centuries (the sitemap provides a good outline of...
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Curated OER

New York Philharmonic: Kid Zone! Images: Map of Spain

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Cartoon map of Spain.
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Mariners' Museum and Park

Exploration Through the Ages: Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo

For Students 9th - 10th
Juan Rodriquez Cabrillo is known for exploring the California coast and claiming the land for Spain, but he did so many other things prior to that.See why Cabrillo wa so important to the Spanish in the New World.Be sure to click on...
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National Humanities Center

National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Rivalry I, American Beginnings: 1492 1690

For Students 9th - 10th
Eleven documents and two maps detailing the almost two hundred year struggle between England and Spain for hegemony in the Caribbean.
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Handout
Texas A&M University

Sons of De Witt Colony Texas: Gutierrez De Lara: In Nuevo Santander

For Students 9th - 10th
Jose Gutierrez de Lara, the first governor of Mexican Texas, was determined to free Mexico from Spain. Read about the early Texas settlement of Nuevo Santander, and how it was settled by Spanish American colonists.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: Biographies: Hernando Cortes 1485 1547

For Students 5th - 7th
Furnished is a brief summary of the life and explorations of Spanish explorer, Hernando Cortes. Take a look at the photos and maps of his journey of what today is called Mexico.
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Digital History

Digital History: Spanish Colonization

For Students 9th - 10th
Spanish culture had a great impact on the economy, politics, and even geography of the Southwest, California, and Mexico. Read about the Spanish settlements and the structure of the social classes that left an impact the continues even...
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Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Pinckney's Treaty

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a summary and list of interesting facts about Pinckney's Treaty between the United States of America and Spain.
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Other

The Historical Text: Mexico's 19th Century Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
This history survey examines the issues that faced Colonial Mexico (New Spain), a vast territory characterized by a stable and responsive government, a wealthy and balanced economy, and a multiracial society that enjoyed considerable...
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Adams Onis Treaty

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed facts and information about the Adams Onis Treaty that gave Florida to the U.S. and set out a boundary with New Spain (Mexico).
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Article
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Cusco School Artist, Saint Joseph and the Christ Child

For Students 9th - 10th
Paintings that celebrated St. Joseph as a youthful, caring father skyrocketed to popularity during the 16th and 17th centuries, both in Spain and throughout the Spanish Empire. This particular painting of the lively, vigorous St. Joseph...
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Other

Mostly fiction.com: Laura Esquivel

For Students 9th - 10th
A review of "The Law of Love" from MostlyFiction.com and a short biography of the author, Laura Esquivel.
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Ministry of Education and Employment of Spain

Birth and Death Rates

For Students 9th - 10th
Review the online report of the natality and mortality rates in Spain. This site also contains easy access links to Spain's population structure, family model, women's new social role and many other pertinent content materials.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Christopher Columbus

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students recognize why we celebrate Columbus Day as related to the story of Christopher Columbus. Students explore the route taken from Spain to the Americas and how long this voyage took by using a...
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Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: St. James the Greater

For Students 9th - 10th
A long and detailed discussion about the life and ministry of James the Greater. It also includes a section on his missionary work in Spain. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed...
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Mex Connect

Mexconnect: Mexico's Colonial Era

For Students 9th - 10th
The situation in Mexico in the 16th century, after the conquest. This brief site discusses Hernan Cortes, and the territorial expansion that characterized this time in Mexico's history.
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Other

Early 16th European History

For Students 9th - 10th
This site breaks down the history of Europe by year between 1525-1558. It discusses the political maneuverings of the period, the social conditions, and the conflicts that arose with religious and political disputes.
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University of Michigan

University of Michigan: Jew's Harp (Or Jaw's Harp)

For Students 9th - 10th
Nice article for general historical information about the Jaw Harp. Also includes a basic description of the physical components of the instrument.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Cabeza De Vaca

For Students 9th - 10th
Explorer Cabeza de Vaca is considered the first true Chicano writer, having been born in Spain and then absorbed into the Native American culture, highlighting this new culture in his writings. Click on "Cabeza de Vaca Activities" for...
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Curated OER

National Park Service: Fort Raleigh: The Roanoke Voyages: A Mystery Story for Young People

For Students 4th - 8th
The history of the Lost Colony of Roanoke Island is told in story form. It tells of the conflict between England and Spain to establish a foothold in the New World, the voyages arranged by Sir Walter Raleigh, the establishment of a...
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Mariners' Museum and Park

Mariners' Museum: Juan Ponce De Leon

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover details of Ponce de Leon's expeditions in search of land for Spain in the new world. Follow the Spanish explorer's trips to present day Puerto Rico, St. Augustine, and Dry Tortugas, see a map of his journey, images featuring...
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Curated OER

Metacom (King Philip)

For Students 9th - 10th
Five documents representing the full range of Indian-European antagonisms, struggles for power, and outright warfare among the Spanish, Pueblo, Wampanoag, English, and French in New Spain, New France, New Mexico, and New England.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: North America, 1800

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of North America and Central America showing territorial claims and possessions in 1800. The map is color-coded to show the territories of the United States, British, Spanish, French, and Russians, and indicates areas of disputed...

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