Lesson 4: Modern Latin America and Current Issues

How do current issues in Latin America affect people’s daily lives and the region’s relationship with the rest of the world?

7.Eco.13.b. Explain how improvements in productivity enhance the standard of living in a region.

7.Eco.14.a. Explain how a trade barrier has shaped global or regional trade in historical and contemporary contexts.

7.His.2.a.Describe a series of political events and developments that reflect change and continuity throughout the history of a region

7.His.9.a.Classify the kinds of historical sources used in a secondary interpretations of a globally or regionally significant event or issue

7.Civ.6.a. Describe the roles of political and economic organizations in shaping lives of individuals and groups in a region

7.Civ.13.a. Analyze the purpose, implementation, and consequences of a policy in both historical and contemporary contexts

DOK 1 - I can identify major current issues facing Latin America (such as migration, poverty, political instability, and environmental challenges).

DOK 2 - I can explain the causes of a current issue in Latin America.

DOK 2 - I can describe how a current issue impacts people’s daily lives in Latin America.

DOK 3 - I can analyze how geography, history, or economics contribute to current issues in Latin America.

DOK 2- I can use maps, articles, or graphs to gather evidence about a current issue in Latin America.

DOK 3 - can compare how different Latin American countries are affected by similar current issues.

Guided instruction with guided practice
Teacher directed instruction with visual reinforcements
Group work with teacher created groups and teacher assigned tasks
Use of graphic organizers for note taking/writing assignments
Brief and frequent reviews of previously taught concepts

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