LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Latino American Studies

Goal 3: The learner will examine independence movements in selected countries of Latin America, and assess the political, economic, and cultural impact of post-independence in Latin America.

Objective 3.05. Examine the culture including, but not limited to, music, dance, art, and literature of selected societies of Latin America.

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Form and theme in the traditional Mexican Corrido
In this ARTSEDGE lesson, students learn about the traditional Mexican musical form of corridos, which dates back to the 1800s and continues to be very popular. Activities in this lesson engage students in online learning,... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 English Language Arts, Music Education, Second Languages, and Social Studies)
Provided by: ArtsEdge
Five artists of the Mexican Revolution
In this ARTESEDGE lesson, students research the major events and personalities in the Mexican Revolution, and explore how these people and events influenced the art being created at that time in Mexico. Using the guided directives, students learn about... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Visual Arts Education, Second Languages, and Social Studies)
Provided by: ArtsEdge
Corridos about the Mexican Revolution
In this ARTSEDGE lesson, students explore causes of the Mexican Revolution and key revolutionary figures. They will gain an understanding of a particular Mexican song form, the corrido, and its role as a vehicle for communicating... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 English Language Arts, Music Education, Second Languages, and Social Studies)
Provided by: ArtsEdge