Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Presentation is loading. Please wait.

Imagine that your Spanish class is traveling to the city of Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. The purpose of the trip is for you to learn more about.

Published byOsborn Rogers Modified over 8 years ago

Similar presentations

Presentation on theme: "Imagine that your Spanish class is traveling to the city of Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. The purpose of the trip is for you to learn more about."— Presentation transcript:

1 Imagine that your Spanish class is traveling to the city of Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. The purpose of the trip is for you to learn more about the city that you’ve studied in class, and to compare your experiences in Santo Domingo with your home city of Baltimore. Watch as your teacher plays a video to prepare you for the trip that you are about to take.video Consider the following: How does Santo Domingo’s colonial period influence their historical places of interest? Where might you go to watch a professional sports game, and what sport might you watch? Where can you go shopping, and what types of things can you buy there? 1111 2222 3333 6666 5555 4444 Next Tienda de instrumentos musicales en el mercado Image Source: CultureGramsCultureGrams

2 Explore the links below to learn more about both cities: Santo Domingo  Lonely Planet: Santo DomingoSanto Domingo  CultureGrams: Dominican Republic (Check out the links to photo gallery and slideshows to the right; diet, recreation, and the arts to the left under Lifestyle.)Dominican Republic  Virtual tour: Santo DomingoSanto Domingo  Go Dominican Republic Go Dominican Republic Baltimore Lonely planet: Baltimore (“Sights” link is the most useful)Baltimore World Book: Baltimore (Cultural life and Recreation sections)Baltimore Historic places in Baltimore Historic places Both  Google maps (Search for Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and Baltimore, MD. Zoom in to street view to explore.)Google maps As you travel, you will take notes and compare your experiences in Santo Domingo to your experiences in your home city of Baltimore. Use a graphic organizer found on the next page. Don’t forget to cite your sources!cite your sources 1111 2222 3333 6666 5555 4444 Next Casas coloniales Image Source: CultureGramsCultureGrams =I can do this on my own =Challenge me!

3 You are now traveling in Santo Domingo and will make your comparisons between Santo Domingo and Baltimore, based on the links that you explored on the previous slide. You are choosing 5 places of interest to visit. You may wish to include information on foods, shopping areas, museums, the arts, tourist attractions, monuments, famous buildings, parks/plazas, and/or anything else that you feel is important. As you find information, take notes using this Online Venn Diagram (see tutorial) so that you can easily access your information later for your assessment activity. Be sure to include URLs where you found the information.Online Venn Diagramtutorial Please see the rubric for more details about how your notes will be graded.rubric 1111 2222 3333 6666 5555 4444 Next El baile merengue Image Source: CultureGramsCultureGrams

4 Now you have returned from your trip. You enjoyed your experience in the Dominican Republic so much that you want to convince your friends and family to leave Baltimore and visit Santo Domingo. Create an electronic interactive presentation (such as Prezi) in Spanish that includes all of the information from your notes and photos of the places in Santo Domingo that you chose. Use the preterite past tense. Prezi Use images in your Prezi that are copyright-free or from sources licensed by BCPS.copyright-freelicensed by BCPS You will present your Prezi out loud in Spanish in front of the class. Be prepared to speak on the date that your teacher assigns. Be sure to write in Spanish and to cite all of your sources in MLA format, including for the photos that you use. Follow the rubric for your assessment activity.rubric 1111 2222 3333 6666 5555 4444 Next El palacio del gobierno Image Source: CultureGramsCultureGrams

5 All of your hard work has paid off, and you have convinced some of your friends to go to Santo Domingo. In addition to the great things that they’ve heard from you, they want to experience a holiday celebration during their trip. Explore these sites to learn more about holidays in Santo Domingo.  CultureGrams- Dominican Republic holidaysDominican Republic holidays  New York Times- Carnaval in the Dominican RepublicCarnaval in the Dominican Republic  Soul of America- Dominican Republic festivals and traditionsfestivals and traditions Choose one holiday that you feel is the most interesting. In your Prezi, tell your friends why you think that they would enjoy celebrating that holiday. Remember to make comparisons to a holiday that you celebrate in Baltimore. 1111 2222 3333 6666 5555 4444 Next La Navidad en la playa Image Source: CultureGramsCultureGrams

6 Spanish 2 BCPS Curriculum 11. Compare objects and symbols from the target culture to those found in their own, including food, buildings and monuments, and art. Maryland State Curriculum Maryland State Curriculum 1.3 Students present information, concepts, and ideas to an audience of listeners or readers on a wide variety of topics in the target language. 4.2 Students demonstrate an understanding of the concept of culture through comparisons of the cultures studied and their own. Common Core State Standards Reading: 1. Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text. Writing: 7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation. Standards for the 21 st Century Learner Standards for the 21 st Century Learner 1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g. textual, visual, media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning. 2.1.3 Use strategies to draw conclusions from information and apply knowledge to curricular areas, real- world situations, and further investigations. ISTE NETS - National Educational Technology Standards for Students 3. Research and Information Fluency: Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. b. Locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media. 4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making: Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. c. Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions. Time Frame: Two 90 minute class period. Students may require additional time outside of class to complete the assessment activity. An additional period may be required for oral presentations. Differentiation: Direct students to use comprehension tools included in databases, such as: audio read-aloud, labeled reading levels, and embedded dictionaries. Learning Styles: Visual, auditory, tactile, reflective, global understanding, analytical understanding, field dependent, field independent. AVID Strategies: Inquiry based learning, use of Costa’s and Bloom’s questioning Notes to the teacher: Consult with your School Library Media Specialist to implement this lesson. You may wish to use a tool such as Edmodo to electronically distribute and collect this assignment. YouTube video on slide 1 must be shown to the class using a teacher account in school. Student accounts do not have access to YouTube. You may wish to add point values to the rubric. Last updated: July 2014 Created by AMBER BICKHART, School Library Media Intern BCPS Slam Dunk Research Model, Copyright 2012, Baltimore County Public Schools, MD, all rights reserved. The models may be used for educational, non-profit school use only. All other uses, transmissions, and duplications are prohibited unless permission is granted expressly. This lesson is based on Jamie McKenzie’s Slam Dunk Lesson module.AMBER BICKHARTJamie McKenzie’s Slam Dunk Lesson module 1111 2222 3333 6666 5555 4444

Download ppt "Imagine that your Spanish class is traveling to the city of Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. The purpose of the trip is for you to learn more about."

Similar presentations

1. Question 1111 2222 3333 6666 5555 4444 Next Image Source: Microsoft Clip Art There are many diseases that negatively impact the human nervous system.

1. Question Next Image Source: Microsoft Clip Art There are many diseases that negatively impact the human nervous system.
To help you learn about pregnancy keep in mind these questions: How long does pregnancy last? What are some possible complications during pregnancy? What.

To help you learn about pregnancy keep in mind these questions: How long does pregnancy last? What are some possible complications during pregnancy? What.
1. Watch the video by clicking on it. Did you cover your last sneeze or cough with your hand or arm or something else? When was the last time you washed.

1. Watch the video by clicking on it. Did you cover your last sneeze or cough with your hand or arm or something else? When was the last time you washed.
1. Watch the video by clicking on the picture. 2. After watching the video, think of some questions that you have. Jump Start Questions What type of weather.

1. Watch the video by clicking on the picture. 2. After watching the video, think of some questions that you have. Jump Start Questions What type of weather.
How can I conduct efficient and effective online searches?

How can I conduct efficient and effective online searches?
Start with Seeds! 1. Question

Start with Seeds! 1. Question
1. Question In the 1930’s, migrant farm workers like Esperanza and her family faced harsh living conditions in the migrant camps where they lived. They.

1. Question In the 1930’s, migrant farm workers like Esperanza and her family faced harsh living conditions in the migrant camps where they lived. They.
We use digital resources in school and at home. It’s important that we know how to keep ourselves safe online, including keeping our passwords secure.

We use digital resources in school and at home. It’s important that we know how to keep ourselves safe online, including keeping our passwords secure.
What do doorbells, microwaves, and speakers all have in common? They all use Electricity and Magnetism. You experience Electricity and Magnetism in many.

What do doorbells, microwaves, and speakers all have in common? They all use Electricity and Magnetism. You experience Electricity and Magnetism in many.
Pollution is an issue that has far reaching consequences on the environment and the organisms, including humans, that depend on that environment. Jumpstart.

Pollution is an issue that has far reaching consequences on the environment and the organisms, including humans, that depend on that environment. Jumpstart.
Your family wants to go to Spain on vacation and tour the country. Since you are learning about Spain in class this year, they are depending on you to.

Your family wants to go to Spain on vacation and tour the country. Since you are learning about Spain in class this year, they are depending on you to.
How can a fossil tell us about the past?

How can a fossil tell us about the past?
Earth’s climate changes. Although there is debate over what causes climate change, scientists agree climate has and continues to change over time. How.

Earth’s climate changes. Although there is debate over what causes climate change, scientists agree climate has and continues to change over time. How.
1. Question When you learn about history, you use many different types of sources in order to find the most accurate description of an event. In Social.

1. Question When you learn about history, you use many different types of sources in order to find the most accurate description of an event. In Social.
Geometry is all around us. It is not only in objects but can also be found in written text. Print your name in capital letters on a piece of paper. Do.

Geometry is all around us. It is not only in objects but can also be found in written text. Print your name in capital letters on a piece of paper. Do.
Many people have set fitness goals and have failed. People fail meeting their fitness goals for a variety of reasons. The SMART formula is designed to.

Many people have set fitness goals and have failed. People fail meeting their fitness goals for a variety of reasons. The SMART formula is designed to.
Medicines can make you feel better when you are sick. However, if you do not use the medicines safely they can make you sick Click on the picture to the.

Medicines can make you feel better when you are sick. However, if you do not use the medicines safely they can make you sick Click on the picture to the.
Part of growing up is creating and fostering strong relationships with your peers. It is important to know when you have a friend versus a bully. Bullying.

Part of growing up is creating and fostering strong relationships with your peers. It is important to know when you have a friend versus a bully. Bullying.
 How does one recognize a specific mental disorder?  What are the risk factors and causes of mental disorders?  How are mental disorders treated? 1111.

 How does one recognize a specific mental disorder?  What are the risk factors and causes of mental disorders?  How are mental disorders treated? 1111.
You have learned about the steps in the Engineering Design Process: 1.Watch the video about students designing a windmill (click to start). 2.How did the.

You have learned about the steps in the Engineering Design Process: 1.Watch the video about students designing a windmill (click to start). 2.How did the.

Similar presentations

Ads by Google