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TASK 1

A.Use the following websites to identify at least 10 Spanish-speaking countries and their capitals. Also answer the
accompany questions or complete the additional tasks for each site.

http://www.spanish.cl/vocabulary-lists/spanish-speaking-countries-capitals.htm

1. Cul es el pas hispanohablante ms grande y ms pequeo del mundo?

2. Cules son las seis categoras de los pases hispanohablantes? (Use the 21 Spanish speaking countries & their
capitals summary chart)
3. Cierto o Falso? Puerto Rico no es un territorio de los EE.UU. (Estados Unidos).
4. Cierto o Falso? Bolivia tiene dos capitales, Sucre y La Paz.

B. Include at least 3 flags of Spanish speaking countries not labeled on your map. Place them in their corresponding
pas.

http://www.spanishprograms.com/spanish-speaking-countries/

http://spanish411.net/Spanish-Speaking-Countries.asp

1. En cuntos continentes se habla espaol?

2. Identifica tres pases 3 no hispanohablantes que tambin hablan un poco de Espaol.

C. Use the following image to help you complete your Spanish speaking countries map.
TASK 2

Use the following links to research various historical events in Spanish speaking countries. Then, choose 5 historical
events (each from a different country). Fill-in the table below and write a short 1-2 sentence description about each
event you chose.

Spain: https://www.thoughtco.com/key-events-in-spanish-history-1221853

Latin America: https://www.thoughtco.com/important-events-in-latin-american-history-2136471

Spanish Speaking Countries: http://www.learn-spanish-help.com/history-of-spanish-speaking-countries.html

Pas Evento Histrico Descripcin

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TASK 3

Use the following links to complete a Venn diagram comparing and contrasting the Spanish-speaking culture and your
own.

SITE #1: http://www.learnspanishtoday.com/

Step 1: Scroll to the bottom of the webpage and click on Spanish Culture.

Step 2: Click on any of the 4 categories under Cultural Information (Spanish Music, Spanish Cuisine, Spanish Holidays,
Facts about Spanish Speaking Countries) to learn more about the Spanish culture.

Step 3: If you choose/click on Spanish Music.

1. Read the short summaries provide on traditional music and popular music today.
2. Click on Man under Links to Official Sites of Spanish Speaking Musicians and Singers. This will open a new
window.
a. Click on the tab titled Tours. Name at least 3 cities & the country that Man will visit on their tour.
i. _______________, _______________
ii. _______________, _______________
iii. _______________, _______________
b. Return to the homepage by clicking on the heading Man. On the right hand side, scroll down and
find the 3rd to last box containing songs by Man. Listen to at least 1 of their songs.
i. Cancin: ______________________________. Te gusto o no te gusto?
 3. Go back to the original site (http://www.learnspanishtoday.com/). Under Spanish Music, click on Luis
Miguel. This will open a new window.
a. On the bottom right hand corner, next to the Facebook & twitter symbols, click on IR A SITIO.
b. On the left hand side click on Biografa. Answer the following question about Luis Miguel.
i. Cuntos aos tiene Luis Miguel cuando gana su primer (1st) Grammy?
c. Click on the tab titled VIDEOS. Listen to at least 1 of Luis Miguels songs.
i. Cancin: ______________________________. Te gusto o no te gusto?
4. Feel free to explore more about other artist under Spanish Music.

Step 4: If you choose/click on Spanish Cuisine.

1. Read About Customs. Identify at least one custom that is different from your own culture.Why?
a. Custom: __________________________
b. Why? ____________________________________________________________________________.
2. Read About Cuisine and fill in the table below with 3 food items you have never eaten. Include the name of
the food item, an image of the food item (use Google Search), and when it is served.
Platillo: Platillo: Platillo:

Imagen: Imagen: Imagen:

Cundo se come?: Cundo se come?: Cundo se come?:

3. Next, visit the first link under Some external links to sites about Spanish cuisine (http://www.tienda.com).
a. Click on the SHOP ALL tab and select Food from the drop down menu.
b. Find the Seafood category and click on it. Then Click on Bonito Tuna.
c. Find the most expense item and click on it.
i. Cunto cuesta? ______________
ii. Why is it the most expense item?
4. Review the vocabulary listed at the bottom of the webpage.

Step 5: If you choose/click on Spanish Holidays.

1. Name at least 3 Spanish holidays celebrated in different countries. Fill in the table below with: 1) the name
of the holiday, 2) where it is celebrated, 3) when it is celebrate, and 4) give a short description of the holiday
(DO NOT COPY AND PASTE FROM THE SITE).
La celebracin Dnde se celebra? Cundo se celebra? Descripcin

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Step 6: If you choose/click Facts about Spanish Speaking Countries. Read the summaries provided on Lifestyles,
Fashion, Sports, etc. and answer the following questions.

1. What is 1 custom that is slowly fading away? Why?

2. What is the main sport of all Spanish speaking countries?
3. List the top 3 most populated Spanish speaking countries. Include their population.
Pas Poblacin

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SITE #2: http://www.spanishdict.com/answers/233391/food-dishes-of-the-spanish-speaking-world#.WNhol4WcHIU

Read about the 6 food items provided on the site. Are any of them similar or different to dishes in your own culture?
Have you tasted any of these dishes?

SITE #3: http://www.donquijote.org/culture/

If you would like to compare & contrast your own culture to that of the mother country (Spain), use the link above. Use
any of the categories listed under Spanish Society. Read the short summaries provided under each category and explore
any additional links under each category.

An interesting category to visit would be Languages in Spain. Consider how many different languages are spoken in your
native/mother country in comparison to Spain.

TASK 4

Watch the short YouTube videos on multiple Spanish-Speaking countries (also previously seen in class). Analyze the
information, images, etc. presented in the mini video tours. You may choose a city presented in the YouTube videos or
search for your own city.

In groups of 3-4, create a short 1-2 minute video tour or promotional video on a Spanish speaking country. Your video
must include the following information and answer the following questions. Be persuasive, creative and innovative!

1. Los miembros del grupo

2. Nombre del pais y la capital
a. En qu pas/ciudad estn?
b. Cul es la capital?
3. Por qu es importante o especial ________?

You are not limited to the 3 requirements listed above. Feel free to add more and be persuasive, creative and
innovative!

Ecuador: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zERCnhAUPlg

Peru: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yi4H_e8d6z8

Colombia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-w1ybwh5gws

Espaa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zu0xOFM5JDY

Chile: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjBjJqBGfGs