China / Chinese Culture Interview Assignment - Students are instructed to interview a friend, family or community member about China and its culture and then report back to class with the results. There are 8 interview questions included.

This puzzle contains 34 clues for words associated with Memorial Day, and 8 images representing the clues. Sample words are: bandera, cementerio, desconocido, flores, guerra, libertad, desfile, and soldado. Students are instructed to: 1. Write Spanish words under each picture. 2. Write the Spanish meaning next to each clue. 3. Complete the puzzle with Spanish words. The download includes: 1. Bilingual vocabulary list, copied 2 per page for paper saving student handouts 2. Bilingual vocabulary list in large font for presenting and practicing in class 3. Crossword puzzle 4. Answer key with the Spanish words next to the clues 4 pages

Arab Country Research Poster Project - Students choose and research an Arab country, make a poster and then do oral presentations on their countries. Students choose 5 categories from a list of 23 to research using the internet and/or reference books. Categories include animals, clothing, important cities, food, holidays, music, tourist attractions and more. They must also include 10 country facts such as capital, population and currency. This is a high interest project that allows students to be creative while learning about the Middle East and Africa, and Arab culture.