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Latino American Studies

Goal 4, Objective 4.05

Goal 4

The learner will examine the relationship between Latin American countries and the United States.

Objective 4.05

Analyze the causes of migration and immigration from selected countries of Latin America and assess their impact on these countries and on the United States.

Resources aligned to this objective

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GNP simulation using foods in the Americas
Students are treated to “lunch” based on food supply and GNP distribution in Latin America.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Social Studies)
By Ken Stewart.

Lesson plans on the web

Human migration within and into the United States
In this Xpeditions lesson, students analyze 1980 and 1990 demographic data from the U.S. They determine net migration for the southern, northeastern, western, and midwestern regions of the United States and analyze the impact of migration shifts in these regions. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Social Studies)
Provider: National Geographic
The United States/Mexico border
Students conduct Internet research to learn more about what it might be like to live at the border and the controversies surrounding U.S. government policies along the border. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 10–12 Social Studies)
Provider: National Geographic