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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.

North America

Discover Canada, Mexico, and Central America from this selection of great resources.

Format: bibliography/help

Comparing governments - International

This lesson focuses on comparing and contrasting national governments in North America and/or Central America. It is the second in a sequence, the first being "Comparing Governments - Local, State, and National" by Tami Weaver and Wendy Pineda, also on the Learn NC website. This plan could be easily adapted for eighth grade or high school ESL students.

Format: lesson plan (grade 5 English Language Arts, English Language Development, and Social Studies)

By Tami Weaver and Wendy Pineda.

Climbing the school ladder: A challenging task for immigrant Latino students

In Bridging Spanish language barriers in Southern schools, page 1.1

Teachers play a critical role when helping immigrant children adjust to a new school life. Because immigrants' backgrounds and experiences are so diverse, it is important for teachers no to make assumptions and to get to know individual children.

By Magda Corredor.

A brief history of Blackbeard & Queen Anne's Revenge

The French slave ship La Concorde was captured by the pirate Blackbeard after a treacherous crossing of the Atlantic Ocean in 1717. The ship was renamed Queen Anne's Revenge, and it became the vessel in which Blackbeard carried out the notorious acts of his piratical career. By examining a variety of primary and secondary French documents, researchers have pieced together a limited history of the ship.

Format: article

The Equinox at Chichén Itzá

In The Changing Face of Mexico, page 4.1

Slideshow View a slideshow of photographs of the ancient Maya city of Chichén Itzá. ...

Format: article

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Geotourism: Honduras as a working model

In this Xpeditions lesson, students learn about a partnership between the government of Honduras and the National Geographic Society to highlight the concept of geotourism and its benefits. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 11–12 Social Studies)

Provided by: National Geographic

Geo-friendly travel: Destination Honduras

In this Xpeditions lesson, students learn about a partnership between the government of Honduras and the National Geographic Society to highlight the concept of geotourism and its benefits. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Social Studies)

Provided by: National Geographic

Geotourism: Friendly destinations

In this Xpeditions lesson, students learn about a partnership between the government of Honduras and the National Geographic Society to highlight the concept of geotourism and its benefits. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3 and 5 Social Studies)

Provided by: National Geographic

Exploring manatee conservation in Latin America

During this virtual tour, your students will have access to real-life, current examples of manatee conservation. Through this web site, your students will have the opportunity to experience research as it takes place and to develop a broader understanding... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 6 and 8–12 Science and Social Studies)

Provided by: Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies

Global Nomads Group

An effort to bring the world's young people together in understanding and appreciating each other's differences. (Learn more)

Format: website/general

The Lost King of the Mayas

Discover the lost kingdom of the Mayans! Watch video clips of some of this civilization's greatest treasures; read a field journal from 1839 documenting the American discovery of a Mayan city; explore an interactive map; and try your hand at deciphering hieroglyphs. (Learn more)

Format: website/activity

Provided by: PBS

The National Security Archive

Find the latest declassified secrets and documents in the United States. Includes images, documents, files, audio clips, and sourcebooks covering a wide range of public policy and history including: Cuba, Iraq War, U.S. intelligence policy, nuclear history,... (Learn more)

Format: website/general

Provided by: George Washington University

Peace Corps World Wise Schools

Visit the Global Cafe and learn what life is like for teens in other countries. Learn about the culture, geography, government, and economy of other countries and lots more. Also find out what life is like as a Peace Corps volunteer. Teachers, you will find... (Learn more)

Format: website/lesson plan

Provided by: Peace Corps

National Anthropological Archives

Full of rich content, broad in scope and depth, users can learn about the significant fields of anthropology and their interrelationship to the world's peoples and cultures. User friendly and easy to navigate. (Learn more)

Format: website/general

Provided by: National Museum of Natural History