ELEMENTARY SPANISH CURRICULUM PROJECT

First Grade: Lesson Plan Topic 2: Maps/Countries

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(Last Updated: Aug 19, 2005)

 Student Objectives

Students will locate Minnesota & Spain on map;

Students will see pictures of places in Spain;

Students will be able to retell things they have learned from pictures, about differences & similarities between Spain & the U.S.

Modalities

Speaking

Listening

 Activity Type

Viewing; Discussion; Question/Answer

 Cultural Relevance/Authenticity

Spain: map; alcázar; religion; out-door restaurants; U.S. influence; glorietas & fountains; bull-fighting; national library; flag

 National / Minnesota Standards

 Connection to Other Subjects

Reading: Maps, Cultural Diversity

 Materials Needed

Slides, Slide Projector; or Computer/Internet Connection (Note: particular images will change, according to instructor's resources, and script will change accordingly.);

Fabric Map;

Photocopy of Spanish Flag;

List of Words.

 Post-Lesson Review (Strengths, Weaknesses, Future Changes)

Note: These 4 lessons need not be taught consecutively; they may be interspersed with other lessons, such as at the end of a topic, or on a day before break.

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Authors: Eileen M. Zeitz, Heather Dray, Becky Bradley

Date: Oct. 23, 2000