Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand basic Spanish vocabulary related to History, Social Studies, and Geography.

Materials and Prep

Materials needed: Notebook, Pen, Internet access

No prior knowledge required.

Activities

• Research and create a Spanish timeline of important historical events. Label the events in Spanish and English.

• Watch a Spanish documentary on a historical event or geographical location. Take notes in Spanish.

• Label a map of Spain with its regions and major cities in Spanish.

Talking Points

• "¿Cuál es la capital de España?" - What is the capital of Spain?

• "La Revolución Francesa ocurrió en mil setecientos ochenta y nueve." - The French Revolution happened in 1789.

• "¿Cómo se llama el río más largo de América del Sur?" - What is the name of the longest river in South America?

• "En la Segunda Guerra Mundial, ¿quiénes eran los Aliados?" - In World War II, who were the Allies?

• "La Gran Muralla China es una maravilla del mundo antiguo." - The Great Wall of China is a wonder of the ancient world.