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 **__Spanish Speaking Countries in the World__.**

** Due to the growing population of Hispanic population in the USA, Spanish has become almost a second language in many states, and everyday more and more people are interested not only in learning the language but also to know about the culture and traditions of these Spanish Speaking countries. Nowadays, almost everybody knows about the “// Salsa //” dance, “// Tacos, Enchiladas // and // Tortillas //” or has heard about “5 de mayo”, but Where do all these concepts come from? This unit is about important aspects of the Spanish-Speaking Countries and their Culture. **  **Students will create presentations and posters. They will be researchers, creators, presenters, planners and evaluators. Students will focus on the Essential Question “How does Culture Impact on our Development as Human Beings?, and they will compare, contrast and enhance their previous knowledge and interests to the new information (knowledge) they will gain during the development of this project. This will help students to be aware, know, value and respect not only other cultures but also their own.** ** Unit Question: What are the Spanish Speaking Countries and where they are located? Content Questions:   1. What are the most well known characteristics or aspects of Spanish Speaking Countries?    2. Who are the most popular Hispanic people you know? **
 *  Essential Question: How does culture impact on our development as human beings?  **