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Soft Schools

Soft Schools: Amerigo Vespucci Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
A timeline illustrating the significant events of Amerigo Vespucci's life and legacy. Amerigo Vespucci is credited for being the first explorer to "discover" America by stating that it was a new country, not the West Indies.
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Article
A&E Television

History.com: Why Isn't Puerto Rico a State?

For Students 9th - 10th
Located about a thousand miles southeast of Florida, Puerto Rico is a Caribbean archipelago with a complex colonial history and political status. As a territory of the United States, Puerto Rico's 3.2 million residents are U.S. citizens....
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: The Spanish Speaking World

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students will research a Spanish-speaking Latin American country and make travel plans to the chosen country based on facts gathered through their research.
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INTERNET Red 2000

All About Spain: Basque Country

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is provided for by All About Spain. Known as one of the most industrialized regions of Spain it is also known to be completely autoctonous in culture which includes a language of its own. This site is also available in Spanish,...
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PublicBookshelf Corporation

Our Country, Vol. I: Panfilo De Narvaez

For Students 9th - 10th
From a history book published in the late 19th century, this account of the exploits of Panfilo de Narvaez in the new world relies primarily on an account by Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca, upon his return to Spain.
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BBC

Bbc News: Country Profile: Spain

For Students 9th - 10th
Features a general overview of Spain, which is now a democratic state, covering a brief history, current information, profile of leaders, timeline of key events, and description of local media. Links to related websites, news stories,...
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Mexican Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Mexican Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Peruvian Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Peruvian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes

Constituciones Hispanoamericanas

For Students 9th - 10th
Fascinating comparison of Spanish-speaking countries. Includes the flag and a general map of each country. Statistical data is provided for each country. Constitutional and government information is available for each country.
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Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes

Datos Estadisticos De Hispanoamerica

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource has a comparison of statistical data on all Spanish-speaking countries. Countries are compared and ranked according to land mass, population, population density, annual population growth, life expectancy, infant mortality...
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Activity
University of Texas at Austin

Univ. Of Texas: Comparing the Business World

For Students 9th - 10th
Various listening examples of native speakers in different dialects describing the difference between American businessmen and women to the business world of their home countries. Provides a transcript as well so you can read along....
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Holt, Rinehart and Winston: Estados Unidos

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Easy-to-read Spanish map of the United States with country information below. A nice site with links to the States and the rest of the world's countries as well!
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Handout
US Navy

Nhhc: Oceanic Period (1890 1945)

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the build-up of the U.S. Navy after the Spanish-American War and how it was used to protech the country in World Wars I and II.
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Other

Unicef: Voices of Youth

For Students 9th - 10th
UNICEF's youth section provides information on how to help this famous non-profit with its mission, a forum, real-life stories from people in less-developed countries, educational games and "what do you think" questions, and materials to...
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Interactive
INTERNET Red 2000

All About Spain: Las Regiones De Espana

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives you an interactive map of the 17 autonomous regions of Spain. After clicking on them, you get more information about the different regions. (In Spanish)
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Language Guide

Language Guide: La Cuidad

For Students 9th - 10th
These colorful pictures and interactive vocabulary words cover things you might see when walking through a city. The correct Spanish pronunciation is heard when moving the mouse over each illustration.
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Language Guide

Language Guide: La Construccion

For Students Pre-K - 1st
In the city, one might see all kinds of construction going on. Learn how to say words pertaining to things you might see at a construction site by moving your mouse over the illustration to hear the correct Spanish pronunciation.
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Language Guide

Language Guide: La Construccion

For Students Pre-K - 1st
In the city, one might see all kinds of construction going on. Learn how to say words pertaining to things you might see at a construction site by moving your mouse over the illustration to hear the correct Spanish pronunciation.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: History of Honduras

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the tremendous amount of information on the history of the Central American country of Honduras ranging from Pre-Columbian times to the present.
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Other

Media History Digital Library: Global Cinema Collection (1904 1957)

For Students 9th - 10th
A large collection of original publications from other countries that focus on the film industry.
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Other

El Sur Del Sur: Actividades Economicas

For Students 9th - 10th
Available in Spanish and English. This site provides in-depth information on Argentina. This page deals directly with its economy and natural resources.
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Unit Plan
Language Guide

Language Guide: La Granja

For Students 9th - 10th
Colorful pictures model vocabulary relevant to the farm. Interactive pictures display the correct written word and play the correct Spanish pronunciation as the mouse is moved over the illustration.
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Activity
AllRefer

All Refer Reference: Honduras: The Early Independence Years 1821 99

For Students 9th - 10th
This website provides some background information on the independence of Honduras from Spanish rule in 1821.
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Other

Asociaciones, Organizaciones Y Movimientos Juveniles

For Students 9th - 10th
A great resource from Colombia that connects to various hispanic countries. Youth groups include the Red Cross, Boy Scouts - even rebellious groups!

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