Rivera, Orozco, Siqueiros (1); Indigenous cultures (2) - thematic units - SP Intermediate 1

Two culture units for SP 2. Please preview.

Unit 1. Las culturas indígenas

Although only parts of the Maya and Aztec script have been deciphered, we can learn a great deal about other cultures from their sculptures, drawings and architecture. My students analyzed the picture that is included in the units, the stone statue of a mother with her children and were able to figure out information about foods they ate, the clothes they wore and child rearing. Deductive reasoning at its best.

Unit includes:

1. Subject matter: how to read the Maya hieroglyphics

2. Vocabulary: nouns and verbs related to cultures of the Americas

3. Grammar: gender

4. Oral practice: student plays role of archaeologist

5. Homework: research indigenous culture

6. Internet: Key word list to facilitate a search

7. Answer key

Unit 2. Rivera, Orozco, Siqueiros

These Mexican muralists are world renown. Introduce your students to some paintings and link the painters to Frida Kahlo, the wife of Diego Rivera. All teachers like this subject. The students will like it just as much. The picture of Frida lying in her bed was an excellent discussion catalyst in my class.

Unit includes:

1. Subject matter: Mexican art

2. Vocabulary: art

3. Grammar: prepositions

4. Oral practice: student plays role of archaeologist

5. Homework: research indigenous culture

6. Internet: Key word list to facilitate a search

7. Answer key

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