Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Hispanic Demographics Map Research

Subject Area

World Languages

Grade(s)

7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Overview

This novice level language learning activity introduces Level 1 students to each of the Spanish-speaking countries. Using the provided printout, students are asked to look up demographic information for each country including: population, life expectancy, literacy rate, GDP per capita, and exports. All information is recorded on the provided map, creating a visual overview of each Hispanic country.

    World Languages (2017) Grade(s): 07-12 - World Languages

    WL17.WL.L1.6

    Connect with other disciplines while using the target language.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:WL17.WL.L1.6

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • the importance the metric system plays in measurements throughout the world.
    • that weather patterns are dependant on geographical locations.
    • currency changes from country to country and exchange rates are variable
    • where the target language is spoken.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    Novice Mid Level
    • use map skills to identify countries and geographical features around the world.
    • identify resources needed to calculate exchange rates and measurments.
    Novice High Level
    Students are able to:
    • use map skills to identify countries and geographical features around the world.
    • identify resources needed to calculate exchange rates and measurments.
    • investigate other disciplines using the target language language.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • proficiency in a foreign language is a vehicle to gaining knowledge that can only be acquired through that language and its culture.
    • world language learning offers opportunities to uncover big ideas in and about other disciplines.
    • strategies used to acquire a language are transferable to other areas of learning throughout life.
    • a second language facilitates the acquisition of information about the world outside our experiences.
    Link to Resource

    CR Resource Type

    Learning Activity

    Resource Provider

    Spanish 411
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    License

    License Type

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