ELEMENTARY SPANISH CURRICULUM PROJECT

First Grade: Lesson Plan Topic 2: Maps/Countries

Number (#/Total #): 2/4

(Last Updated: Aug 19, 2005)

 Student Objectives

Students will locate Minnesota & Mexico on map;

Students will see pictures of places & objects from Mexico.

Modalities

Speaking

Listening

 Activity Type

Viewing; Discussion; Question/Answer

 Cultural Relevance/Authenticity

Mexico: religion, indigenous past, artists, craftwork, bullfight, flag

 National / Minnesota Standards

 Connection to Other Subjects

Reading: Maps, Cultural Diversity

 Materials Needed

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

Slides/Photos

Fabric Map;

Photocopy of Mexican Flag;

Toys: Puppet, Top;

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;

Note: children really enjoyed the toys.

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

Date: Oct. 23, 2000