16 The Community Grades 4-5

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GRADE K – 5 Geography and Culture

Standard 1.1, 1.2 Communication in languages other than English

2.1 Knowledge and understanding of other cultures

4.1 Develop insight into nature of language and culture

Estimated Time Range:

Ongoing throughout the year

ENDURING UNDERSTANDINGS

The student will understand that:

1.	There are twenty one different Spanish speaking countries each with its own traditions.
2.	Each country has unique cultural components.
3.	Spanish speaking countries have different holiday celebrations.
4.	Some Spanish speaking countries are multi-lingual.
5.	Traditions may include specific foods, dances, songs, games, art forms, activities, folktales, poems and clothing.
6.	The indigenous peoples of Latin America have unique histories and traditions, which influenced present day cultures.
7.	The history of Latin America was greatly influenced by Spain and the age of exploration.

SAMPLE ASSESSMENTS

1.	Time lines, maps
2.	Folk songs, music and dance
3.	Folk arts and crafts
4.	Holiday projects
5.	Plays and skits
6.	Use of instruments of other countries
7.	Identification of traditions by country
8.	Annual Fiesta presentations and performances
9.	Sampling and/or preparation of traditional foods
10.	Much of the assessments of a student’s work is in the application of knowledge demonstrated through games, songs, and group or individual activities
11.	Locate Spanish speaking countries on a world map

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

1.	How are common holidays celebrated differently in Spanish speaking countries?
2.	What are some holidays that are specific to Spanish speaking countries?
3.	What are some traditions practiced in Spanish speaking countries?
4.	What role does food play in the traditions of Spanish speaking cultures?
5.	How are art and music representative of Spanish speaking cultures and traditions?
6.	How is the culture of Spanish speaking cultures influenced by its history?
7.	What are similarities and differences between our traditions and holidays and those of Spanish speaking cultures?
8.	How are the daily routines, such as mealtimes, school and work schedules different in Spanish speaking countries?
9.	What are some unique pastimes in Spanish speaking countries?
10.	What are some similarities and differences between popular folktales of Spanish speaking countries (ex. Versions from Spain and Mexico and/or those of U.S. A.)?
11.	Where are the twenty one Spanish speaking countries located?
12.	How does the location of the country influence clothing?
13.	How do pronunciation and vocabulary differ among the Spanish speaking countries?

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of fifth grade the student will be able to:

1.	Cite some examples of traditions from Spanish speaking countries.
2.	Name some holidays particular to some Spanish speaking countries.
3.	Sing some songs traditional to Spanish speaking countries.
4.	Name some foods traditional to Spanish speaking countries.
5.	Identify some fold art forms from Spanish speaking countries.
6.	Locate the twenty one countries on a map.

SUGGESTED RESOURCES

Suggested Books: Cinco de Mayo books Dia de los Muertos book: El Espiritu del Tio Fernando Pablo Remembers Dia de los Muertos in Oaxaca Navidad books Folktales

Songs: Si me dan pastels Vengan a ver mi chakra Tia Monica Juan Pequeno El Perro de san roque A mi Burro Rafael de mi vida El coqui

Cielito Lindo La Cucaracha La Bamba Naranja Dulce Yo Tengo un Castillo De Colores Debajo un Botón Que bonita bandera A la Vibora

SUGGESTED CONNECTIONS

Language Arts, Social Studies, Art, Music