Caribbean Culture Cruise by Jennifer Holmes

Bahamas Culture

jennifer_holmes10 — 2022-11-01 22:47:25 UTC

Why are the Bahamas such a popular tourist destination? Use culturegrams and this website to find out.

In The Bahama's box on your infographic, draw an enticing advertisement drawing tourists to the islands.

Cuba Culture

jennifer_holmes10 — 2022-11-01 22:47:42 UTC

Watch this Edpuzzle about the Cuban Missile Crisis and answer the questions in the Cuba box on the Infographic.

1. What was the Cuban Missile Crisis?

2. How did the Crisis end?

3. Do you think the Cuban Missile Crisis still affects the relationship between Cuba and the United States today? Why or why not?

Jamaican Culture

jennifer_holmes10 — 2022-11-01 22:48:44 UTC

Why is music so important in the Caribbean? Use this article to find out. Write your answers in the Jamaica infographic box.

1. What is Calypso music and which islands will you find it?

2. What is the famous national instrument of Trinidad and Tobago?

3. Why is Reggae music so important to countries like Jamaica?

Haitian Revolution

jennifer_holmes10 — 2022-11-01 22:49:06 UTC

Write your answer in the Haiti box on your infographic.

Using the information about the Haitian Revolution from this video, explain the connection between the Haitian Revolution, France, and the United States.

Dominican Republic Culture

jennifer_holmes10 — 2022-11-01 22:49:20 UTC

While the ingredients may be similar, each island has their own take on recipes.

On a sheet of paper, make a chart of the six countries listed on this map. Bahamas, Cuba, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and Puerto Rico.

Use the Culturegrams "Diet" tab to help you make a list of the common ingredients used in each country. Then circle the common ingredients you see.

Take a picture of your chart and put it in the Dominican Republic box on your infographic.

Puerto Rico Culture

jennifer_holmes10 — 2022-11-01 22:49:31 UTC

How is Puerto Rico part of the United States? Use the underlined link to find out.

Write your answer in the Puerto Rico box on your infographic. **Hint**Make sure to read the Structure and Government and the People paragraphs on the linked page.

Under the Sea

jennifer_holmes10 — 2022-11-04 21:12:26 UTC

Watch this video link to learn more about what is happening Under the Sea with the Lesser Antilles.

Write a summary in the Lesser Antilles box on your infographic.

Start Here!

jennifer_holmes10 — 2022-11-04 23:14:11 UTC

Fill in this Infographic using the information you learned from the Caribbean Culture Tour. Turn in completed infographic on Crusader Connect.

St Kitts & Nevis

jennifer_holmes10 — 2023-10-18 14:52:46 UTC

Hi from Mrs. Holmes!

Welcome to Mt. Nevis. This island is the birthplace of Alexander Hamilton, yes that Alexander Hamilton. St. Kitts and Nevis gained their independence from Great Britain in 1983. Today they have a strong relationship with Taiwan. Why do you think this might be?