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Thursday, November 17th

Thursday, November 17th. Name as many countries in Latin America as you can recall. After Today…. Students will introduced to the unifying characteristics of Latin America. Students will be able to locate the countries of Latin America.

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Thursday, November 17th

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  1. Thursday, November 17th Name as many countries in Latin America as you can recall.

  2. After Today… • Students will introduced to the unifying characteristics of Latin America. • Students will be able to locate the countries of Latin America. • Students will use statistical information to rank the countries of Latin America.

  3. Latin America • LOCATION: The region of Latin America stretches from Mexico in the Northern Hemisphere to Argentina in the Southern Hemisphere.

  4. Geography

  5. GO TO… http://www.maps.com/games/quiz-latin.aspx

  6. Latin America • The region of Latin America is defined by the influence of Spanish & Portuguese culture. • These two languages are the most widely spoken in this region. • Latin is the root of both Spanish & Portuguese • In addition to language the region is heavily influenced by the Roman Catholic religion.

  7. RACIAL & CULTURAL DIVERSITY

  8. Carnival

  9. MIXTURE • AFRICAN – Slave Trade • EUROPEAN - Imperialism • NATIVE – Indigenous People • MESTIZO – mix of European & Indigenous

  10. Activity • USE the CIA Factbook to compile statistical data on the economic health of all the countries of Latin America. • MUST use 6 specific economic indicators. • EXAMPLE – GDP per capita (usually in US dollars) • APPLES 2 APPLES

  11. RANK • Now rank the economic health of the countries from 1 to 17. • Give 17 points to the country that you think has the strongest economy. • Work down from 17 until you get to the worst economy in LA which you would give 1 point

  12. After Today… • Students will introduced to the unifying characteristics of Latin America. • Students will be able to locate the countries of Latin America. • Students will use statistical information to rank the countries of Latin America.

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