Geographic Alliance of Iowa

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The Virgins of Chile

This lesson was created by Erin Nennig (Des Moines Schools) for students from seventh to eighth grade. Throughout this lesson plan, students will learn about the religious aspects of Chile.

Discipline/Subject

World Geography

Human Geography

English

Reading

Computers/Technology

Theme

Cartography/Maps

Cultural/Social

21st Century Universal Constructs

Complex Communication

Creativity

Collaboration

Productivity and Accountability

Region

Latin America

Chile

Five Themes of Geography

Location

Place

Human-Environment Interaction

Movement

Region

Common Core Standards

Speaking and Listening Standards (SL)

Iowa Core 21st Century Standards

TL 3. Apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information

National Geographic Standards

10. The characteristics, distribution, and complexity of Earth's cultural mosaics

Iowa Core Social Studies Standards

GE 2. Understand how geographic and human characteristics create culture and define regions