10/25 - Central America + Caribbean Culture

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Warm-up:

A CANAL is a man-made waterway designed to allow ships to pass through land, usually designed to shorten a ship's voyages.

Which of these letters is next to a place where it would appear easiest to build a canal? Draw a circle around your answer.

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Warm-up 2:

The correct answer to the previous question is C, as this is the actual location of the Panama Canal.

Based on the map, why would this location make the most sense for an artificial (man-made) waterway?

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Most countries border Atlantic and Pacific Oceans

Volcanic eruptions

Earthquakes

Environmental problems caused by deforestation and mining

Allows ships to easily pass from the Atlantic to the Pacific ocean

Helps ships avoid a trip around South America

Here is the link from the previous slide: http://www.cotf.edu/earthinfo/camerica/CAgeo.html

Work with a partner(s) to find the correct choice that belongs in each category.

Terrain

Natural Disasters

Natural Resources

Panama Canal

Multiple Choice

Check for understanding:

Which geographical feature is common to all Central American countries?

• hot and humid climate
  

• rugged mountains

• cool and dry climate

• border the Atlantic Ocean

Multiple Select

Check for understanding 2:

Which natural disasters are an ongoing threat to the region of Central America?

(multiple correct answers)

• volcanic eruptions

• blizzards

• earthquakes

• hurricanes

Multiple Choice

Use this link to answer the following question: https://exploros.com/summary/beyond-reggae?system_role=teacher

Which style of music is heavily influenced by traditional African spirituals?

• Salsa

• Calypso

• Dancehall

• Ska

Categorize

Options (4)

Gallopinto

Tres Leches

Pupusas

Pollo en crema

Use this link to find out what country each answer choice is from: https://www.tasteatlas.com/most-popular-dishes-in-central-america

Costa Rica

El Salvador

Nicaragua

Guatemala

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The differences in cuisine and musical styles in Central American and Caribbean nations demonstrate that Latin America is ​

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