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My lovely island! Learn about it's

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Puerto Rico is located in the Caribbean Ocean. It is the smallest of the Greater Antilles Islands, which include Cuba (the largest), Haiti and the República Dominicana (sharing an island), and Jamaica. Puerto Rico is only 100 miles long by 35 miles wide. It is 1000 miles from Miami.

Puerto Rico is often referred to as Borinquen or Borikén, indigenous names, as well as Isla del Encanto, and Perla del Caribe. Puerto Ricans refer to themselves as Puertorriqueños or Boricuas. Boricua is used as a term of endearment and cultural affirmation.

Before the Spaniards discovered Puerto Rico, it was populated by Taíno Indians. The Taínos were a peaceful, gentle nation. They welcomed the conquistadores and shared their homes and food and gave the Spaniards many gifts.

Christopher Columbus sailed from Spain in his second voyage and discovered Puerto Rico on November 19, 1493. He named the island San Juan Bautista. Columbus thought this island to be very beautiful and wrote so in his diary. Soon after, the island's name was changed to Puerto Rico.

Columbus's ships were named: La Niña, La Pinta, and the Santa María.

Juan Ponce de León colonized Borinquen in 1508 and became its first governor. The Spaniard conquistadores were looking for gold. They made slaves of the Indians slowly killing them from overwork. Soon thereafter African families were brought to the island as slaves.

Many families from Spain and other European nations moved to the island. Slowly Taíno Indians married either Africans or Europeans forming a new ethnic group called Criollos. Today there are many European, African, and Criollo families in Puerto Rico.

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BoricuaKids, History of Puerto Rico for Children

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Puerto Rico is located in the Caribbean Ocean. It is the smallest of the Greater Antilles Islands, which include Cuba (the largest), Haiti and the República Dominicana (sharing an island), and Jamaica. Puerto Rico is only 100 miles long by 35 miles wide. It is 1000 miles from Miami.

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Colombia's culture

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Ecuador's culture

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Welcome to Ecuador, home to many of the world's most unique animals! Ecuador's history and culture are as lush as its spectacular rain forests. Read on to learn more about Ecuador's treasures.

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Learn about the culture of Chile

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Welcome to Chile, a nation that stretches along the west coast of South America. Chile is home to volcanoes, desert land, beaches and natural hot springs. Read on to explore South America's natural wonders.

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The culture of Argentina

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Hola! Welcome to Argentina, a land rich in culture and tradition. From the majestic Iguazu Falls to the modern Buenos Aires, Argentina is full of Spectacular scenery and vibrant cities. Begin your tour of this South American country.

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Me llamo Srta. Saldaña. Yo soy la maestra de Español en la escuela VanStory Hills Elem. In this page you will find useful links & vocabulary to review the Spanish skills that students are learning in class. You can also learn about the culture of a Spanish speaking country by clicking on the links provided.

Adios y Hasta luego :)

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Learn about the culture of Spain! ¡Ole!

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Learn Spanish by playing fun, simple Spanish video games. Our games teach grammar, vocabulary, and culture.

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*I can identify Spanish-speaking countries & some geography of South America. Caracas,Venezuela/Bogota, Colombia/Quito,Ecuador/Lima,Peru/LaPaz,Bolivia/Asuncion,Paraguay/Santiago,Chile/BuenosAires,Argentina/Montivideo,Uruguay/La capital de ... es .../La bandera de...es.../

Montañas,Andes/Rio, Amazonas/Cascada, Salto Angel/Lago, Titicaca/Desierto, Atacama

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*I can ask/say where I live in relation to the world. Donde vives tu? Yo vivo en...continente/America del Norte/nacion/Estados Unidos/estado/Carolina del Norte/ciudad/Fayetteville/capital/Raleigh/Charlotte/tres regiones: montañas/piemonte/costa/

*I can identify products/symbols of NC & Spain. Un producto de Carolina del Norte/España es...algodon/mani/fresas/tabaco/faro/pino/aceituna/paella/flamenco/toro/naranja

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*I can identify body parts; write basic sentences using 'Yo tengo...cabeza/pelo/ojo/nariz/boca/oreja /hombro/brazo/mano/dedos/pierna/rodilla/pie/dedos de pie

*I can identify clothes & compare clothing to the target country. Falda/vestido/pantalones/zapatos/camiseta/calcetines/blusa/chaqueta/gorro/sombrero/mahones(blue-jeans)/Yo llevo...El/ella lleva...

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Niko teaches the parts of the body in Spanish - la cabeza, las orejas, los ojos, la nariz, la boca, los brazos, las manos, los dedos, las piernas, and los pies - and what activities you can do with each one! Good for beginning learners of Spanish, FLES, checkpoint A

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*I can identify, add/subtract, & create 'familias de operaciones'-Uno/dos/tres/cuatro, cinco, seis, siete, ocho, nueve, diez, once, doce, trece, catorce, quince, diez y seis, diez y siete, diez y ocho, diez y nueve, veinte, mas/menos/son/Mi familia, papa, mama, hermano/a, abuelo/a, bebe, hay__personas en mi familia /Mi familia es grande/pequeña.