https://padlet.com/adonisflores95/educ_365_dom_rep Alfredo Flores and Ian Smith en-us 2017-10-22 19:52:11 UTC 2025-12-01 22:23:24 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Folder.png adonisflores95 https://padlet.com/adonisflores95/educ_365_dom_rep/wish/199392091 Symbols of Cultural and Historical Interest
1) Padres de la Patria
2) El Monumento
3) Zona Colonial]]> 2017-10-22 20:29:06 UTC https://padlet.com/adonisflores95/educ_365_dom_rep/wish/199392091 adonisflores95 https://padlet.com/adonisflores95/educ_365_dom_rep/wish/199392125 Santo Domingo is the capital of the Dominican Republic. The city was founded in 1498 and is widely regarded as the first city in the Americas. This city also plays a significant role as a major sea port for the country.]]> 2017-10-22 20:29:27 UTC https://padlet.com/adonisflores95/educ_365_dom_rep/wish/199392125 adonisflores95 https://padlet.com/adonisflores95/educ_365_dom_rep/wish/199392195 Yaroa
Casabe
Mofongo
Empanadas
Platano Maduro
Arroz con habichuelas]]> 2017-10-22 20:30:12 UTC https://padlet.com/adonisflores95/educ_365_dom_rep/wish/199392195 adonisflores95 https://padlet.com/adonisflores95/educ_365_dom_rep/wish/199392200 Even though it did not originate here, Salsa dancing is extremely popular in the Dominican Republic.]]> 2017-10-22 20:30:16 UTC https://padlet.com/adonisflores95/educ_365_dom_rep/wish/199392200 adonisflores95 https://padlet.com/adonisflores95/educ_365_dom_rep/wish/199392243 Over the past two decades the educational system has gone through drastic changes in an attempt to help better serve its students. The following video demonstrates the state of education in the Dominican Republic.]]> 2017-10-22 20:30:38 UTC https://padlet.com/adonisflores95/educ_365_dom_rep/wish/199392243 ims52 https://padlet.com/adonisflores95/educ_365_dom_rep/wish/199435364 2017-10-23 03:29:20 UTC https://padlet.com/adonisflores95/educ_365_dom_rep/wish/199435364 ims52 https://padlet.com/adonisflores95/educ_365_dom_rep/wish/199775088 Baseball is more than a sport in the Dominican Republic. For many it is a way of life and a way to become successful. Interestingly enough, the sport has also had a very significant impact on education within the country.]]> 2017-10-23 20:20:35 UTC https://padlet.com/adonisflores95/educ_365_dom_rep/wish/199775088 ims52 https://padlet.com/adonisflores95/educ_365_dom_rep/wish/199816946 Mofongo is a dish that is a major staple of the Dominican Republic. Mofongo is mashed plantains with garlic flavoring.]]> 2017-10-24 00:38:03 UTC https://padlet.com/adonisflores95/educ_365_dom_rep/wish/199816946 ims52 https://padlet.com/adonisflores95/educ_365_dom_rep/wish/199819332 Bachata is a style of music as well as a style of dance. Take a look at what dancing Bachata looks like!]]> 2017-10-24 00:54:26 UTC https://padlet.com/adonisflores95/educ_365_dom_rep/wish/199819332 ims52 https://padlet.com/adonisflores95/educ_365_dom_rep/wish/199824188 Día de la Altagracia is a one of the most celebrated holidays in the Dominican Republic. This holiday is celebrated with a fest on January 21st and is rooted in Catholicism, the major religion in the country.

]]> 2017-10-24 01:23:34 UTC https://padlet.com/adonisflores95/educ_365_dom_rep/wish/199824188 adonisflores95 https://padlet.com/adonisflores95/educ_365_dom_rep/wish/199839830 Capital City: Santo Domingo
Other major cities: Santiago, La Romana, Puerto Plata,
Sights: El Monumento, Los 27 Charcos, Cayo Arena
Important places: Zona Colonial]]> 2017-10-24 03:14:38 UTC https://padlet.com/adonisflores95/educ_365_dom_rep/wish/199839830 adonisflores95 https://padlet.com/adonisflores95/educ_365_dom_rep/wish/199841718 This city is the second largest in the Dominican Republic and the fifth largest in the Caribbean.]]> 2017-10-24 03:31:10 UTC https://padlet.com/adonisflores95/educ_365_dom_rep/wish/199841718 adonisflores95 https://padlet.com/adonisflores95/educ_365_dom_rep/wish/199842184 Major City]]> 2017-10-24 03:35:14 UTC https://padlet.com/adonisflores95/educ_365_dom_rep/wish/199842184 adonisflores95 https://padlet.com/adonisflores95/educ_365_dom_rep/wish/199842628 Punta Cana is a major travel destination for tourists across the world. The resort-style city is a major creator for service jobs and also provides the country with a significant amount of economic benefits.]]> 2017-10-24 03:37:46 UTC https://padlet.com/adonisflores95/educ_365_dom_rep/wish/199842628 adonisflores95 https://padlet.com/adonisflores95/educ_365_dom_rep/wish/199843404 Translated to "The Monument to the Heroes of the Restoration", this historical site pays tribute to those who fought in the Dominican Restoration War, which was fought in the late 1800s.]]> 2017-10-24 03:44:49 UTC https://padlet.com/adonisflores95/educ_365_dom_rep/wish/199843404 adonisflores95 https://padlet.com/adonisflores95/educ_365_dom_rep/wish/199844424 Sights
Spanish for "the 27 puddles" but often referred to as the 27 waterfalls]]> 2017-10-24 03:54:07 UTC https://padlet.com/adonisflores95/educ_365_dom_rep/wish/199844424 adonisflores95 https://padlet.com/adonisflores95/educ_365_dom_rep/wish/199844722 Sights
Spanish for "sand fell" but referred to as Paradise Island]]> 2017-10-24 03:56:50 UTC https://padlet.com/adonisflores95/educ_365_dom_rep/wish/199844722 adonisflores95 https://padlet.com/adonisflores95/educ_365_dom_rep/wish/199845619 Important places
Spanish for "Colonial Zone" but often referred to as Colonial City]]> 2017-10-24 04:04:15 UTC https://padlet.com/adonisflores95/educ_365_dom_rep/wish/199845619 adonisflores95 https://padlet.com/adonisflores95/educ_365_dom_rep/wish/199851332 Merengue is the traditional dance from Dominican Republic. Here is a video of a Merengue performance.]]> 2017-10-24 05:00:46 UTC https://padlet.com/adonisflores95/educ_365_dom_rep/wish/199851332 ims52 https://padlet.com/adonisflores95/educ_365_dom_rep/wish/200235726 This student from Millersville University provides a unique perspective on Education in the country.]]> 2017-10-25 00:11:58 UTC https://padlet.com/adonisflores95/educ_365_dom_rep/wish/200235726 ims52 https://padlet.com/adonisflores95/educ_365_dom_rep/wish/200258743 Casabe, or cassava bread, is one of the most popular and conventional snacks in the Dominican Republic. Casabe gained its popularity when Spaniards first arrived on the island, due to the fact that it would not go stale or get moldy. ]]> 2017-10-25 02:58:58 UTC https://padlet.com/adonisflores95/educ_365_dom_rep/wish/200258743 ims52 https://padlet.com/adonisflores95/educ_365_dom_rep/wish/200259427 The symbols on the Dominican Republic Coat of Arms are indicative of the countries rich culture. "Dio, Patria, Libertard," or God, Homeland, Liberty, is the countries motto. The Coat of Arms also includes a cross and a holy bible, which is a testament to its deep roots in Catholicism. ]]> 2017-10-25 03:04:29 UTC https://padlet.com/adonisflores95/educ_365_dom_rep/wish/200259427 ims52 https://padlet.com/adonisflores95/educ_365_dom_rep/wish/200262158 2017-10-25 03:27:21 UTC https://padlet.com/adonisflores95/educ_365_dom_rep/wish/200262158