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SpainHistoryGrade 11-12

Age of Discovery: Spain: Columbus First Voyage of 1492

Through the investigation of primary and secondary sources, students in this lesson will identify, understand and be able to explain the details of Columbus' First Voyage to the New World, why he undertook the challenge of sailing west to r…

SpainEnglish / Language ArtsGrade 9-12

Ballad of the Spanish Civil Guard: An Analysis

In this lesson, students will interpret an English version of Federico García Lorca's Ballad of the Spanish Civil Guard, critique the work using a list of guided questions, and analyze how it serves as a social commentary for both th…

SpainhistoryGrade 11-12

Hannibal Barca of Carthage: Sworn Enemy of Rome

Through the investigation of primary and secondary sources, students in this lesson will identify, understand and be able to explain the story of Hannibal Barca of Carthage, how he was able to outwit and out maneuver the Roman army time and…

SpainArtGrade 11-12

Interwar Europe (1919-1939): Surrealism: Dali and Bunuel

Through an examination of both primary and secondary sources on the subject, including various types of visual media in addition to electronic and written sources, Students here will identify, understand and be able to explain the basics of…

SpainSpanishGrade 9-12

King Philip III of Spain & the Expulsion of the Moriscos

In this lesson, students will infer relationships in history from prior knowledge about the Plaza Mayor, King Philip III, and the Islamic presence in early Spain. Students will also interpret an excerpt of Cervantes' "El coloquio de los per…

SpainArtGrade 11-12

Modern Art: Salvador Dalí: Surrealist Master

Through an examination of both primary and secondary sources on the subject, including various types of visual media in addition to electronic and written sources, Students in this lesson will identify, understand and be able to explain the…

SpainHistoryGrade 11-12

Moorish Iberia (711-1492): Al-Andalus

Through the investigation of primary and secondary sources, students in this lesson will identify, understand and be able to explain the details of Al-Andalus (Moorish Iberia), including how Muslim forces came to rule over Christian Iberia,…

SpainSpanishGrade 11-12

Romance de la guardia civil española: An Analysis of the Lorca Ballad

In this lesson, students will interpret Federico García Lorca's Romance de la Guardia Civil española, critique the work using a list of guided questions, and analyze how it serves as a social commentary for both the Spain of L…

SpainHistoryGrade 11-12

Spain and the Reconquista (711-1492)

Through the investigation of primary and secondary sources, students in this lesson will identify, understand and be able to explain the details of the Reconquista, how Muslim forces came to rule over Christian Iberia, the cultural contribu…

SpainHistoryGrade 11-12

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939): Abraham Lincoln Brigade

Through the investigation of primary and secondary sources, students in this lesson will identify, understand and be able to explain the story of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade, including how and why the brigade formed, its experiences in Spai…

SpainSpanishGrade 9-12

Teaching Tolerance: Toledo

In this lesson, students will compare and contrast the beliefs and practices of Christianity, Judaism and Islam using informational text in the target language. Students will also analyze the relationships and possible source of conflict be…

SpainSpanishGrade 9-12

The Museo del Prado: Critiquing the Collection

Students in this lesson will critique masterpieces from the Museo del Prado, both objectively and subjectively, using art vocabulary in the target language (Spanish), then research biographical information on the artists that created them.

SpainSpanishGrade 9-10

The Spanish Royal Family: Past and Present

In this lesson, students will use an actual family tree of the Spanish Royal Family to practice family vocabulary in the target language, then construct a family tree of their own using proper pedigree symbols.

SpainSpanishGrade 11-12

The Valley of the Fallen: A Controversial Monument

Students in this lesson will interpret written text in the target language regarding the controversy surrounding the Valley of the Fallen, compare and contrast both sides of the argument, then develop a logical argument as to whether Franco…

SpainEnglish / Language ArtsGrade 9-12

The Valley of the Fallen: A Controversial Monument

Students in this lesson will interpret written text in the target language regarding the controversy surrounding the Valley of the Fallen, compare and contrast both sides of the argument, then develop a logical argument as to whether Franco…