Latin American Vacation Scavenger Hunt
Subject
Matter: Spanish
Grade
Level: 9-12
Lesson Objective:
Complete the sentence below.
Learners will demonstrate knowledge of
some of the important geographical and cultural sites of Latin
America.
Common Core State Standard and/or
Academic Content Standard:
Content 1.1: Students
address discrete elements of daily life, including: (h.) vacations
and travel, maps, destinations, and geography
Technology Standard: NETS for
Students:
3. Research and Information Fluency
(c.) Locate, organize, analyze,
evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of
sources and media
Brief Lesson Plan:
Students
will work in pairs to research and plan a vacation to a selected
country in Latin America. They will need to describe at least two
destinations they would like to visit, one of cultural/historical
significance and one of geographical/natural significance. They will
need to discuss why they chose their two sites, as well as provide
descriptions and information about their selected sites. They will
also need to present a mock plan or guide for visiting these
locations which includes language tips and cultural considerations.
Website Addresses Used as
Resources: Be sure these links are “hot” and take
the viewer directly to the correct web page URL.
4. Google!
Student Research Questions:
Essential Question: See discussion of
essential questions in week seven documents and resources or learning
activities folder.
1. What are some of the important
cultural and natural sites in Latin America?
Subsidiary Questions (6-10):
2. How can we visit these sites
respectfully and ethically?
3. What factors may be threatening the
continued existence of these sites?
4. What is the relation between
“tourist” sites and culture?
5. How important is tourism to Latin
America?
6. What specific vocabulary might you
need to communicate with locals in this country or at these sites?
7. What should you be aware of to ensure your safety while you travel?
