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Bullfighting in Colombia: In this lesson for grade six, students study the history of bullfighting in Spain and Colombia as an example of how cultural traditions can be transferred from one place to another. Students analyze photographs of bullfighting in Colombia and discuss the cultural tradition of the sport and the controversy surrounding it.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 Social Studies); By Eric Eaton.

Educator's guide: Spain and America: In Two worlds: Educator's guide, page 3.1; The article "Spain and America: From Reconquest to Conquest" introduces a lot of information and a number of issues that may be new to students. These suggestions will help you use the article in a way that best fits the needs of your class.; Format: /lesson plan (grade 8–12 Social Studies); By Pauline S. Johnson.

European and South American agriculture: In CareerStart lessons: Grade six, page 4.3; In this lesson for grades six and seven, students conduct research about agriculture in South America and Europe and organize the information on a compare/contrast map.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 Social Studies); By Mandy Matlock.Edited by Julie McCann.

Let's take a trip: Careers in tourism: In CareerStart lessons: Grade six, page 4.10; In this lesson for grade six, students will create advertisements for travel destinations in Europe and South America and will research careers in travel and tourism.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Guidance and Social Studies); By Shea Calloway.

Reading guide: Spain and America: In Two worlds: Educator's guide, page 3.2; These terms and questions will guide students as they read "Spain and America: From Reconquest to Conquest." Filling in the chronological list of dates will enable students to understand the order in which events unfolded in Spain and in America, and answering the questions will encourage students to think critically about the readings in the chapter.; Format: /lesson plan (grade 8–12 Social Studies); By Pauline S. Johnson.

Resources on the web

Children's BBC Newsround: A United Kingdom news website with articles about events, arts and science that will be useful to anyone interested in what's happening in the world. Browse thematic picturecollections, play a game, participate in an online opinion poll, or just catch up... (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: BBC News

Cool Planet for Teachers: This site from OxFam helps teachers bring global issues into the classroom. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: OxFam

Coverdell World Wise Schools: Designed to integrate the experience of Peace Corps volunteers with the study world regions, history, and current events. There are also elements designed to promote service learning. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Peace Corps

CultureQuest: This program helps students to understand and appreciate other cultures of the world. It provides the resources that will make the culminating web project a success. (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Center for School Development of the School of Education, The City College of the City University of New York.

Frontline World: Stories from a Small Planet: Frontline World offers a glimpse into the lives of people across the globe through video and additional resources.Frontline World tells stories in video; each feature is about twenty minutes in length and can be viewed from the... (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: PBS

Odyssey Online: Explore the ancient Near East, Egypt, Greece, Rome, and 19th - 20th century sub-Saharan Africa through museum objects in this comprehensive and informative site from the Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia and the Memorial Art... (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University

One World Journeys: Where People and the Planet Connect: This unique website, sponsored by Fusionspark Media, enables visitors to experience exquisite photo-documentary expeditions around the world. Travel to the remote mountain forests of the former Soviet Georgia, track jaguars in Mexico, dive on pristine coral... (Learn more); Format: website/lesson plan; Provided by: One World Journeys