Cultural Learning: Argentina

 We had a lot of fun learning about Argentina! Here is the outline:

Argentina Learning Plan

Geography:

• Google Maps Exploration
• South American / Buenos Aires Discussion

Earth Science/Topography:

• Videos about Regional Landmarks: Iguazu Falls, Pampas, Andes Mountains, Patagonia
• Regional Landscape Handout

Art: 

• Argentina Flags
• Process Art: Iguazu Falls
• La Boca Houses

Cultural Studies:

• Indigenous Tribes
• Gauchos
• Tango 

Geography: We used google maps to walk around Buenos Aires and explore the street views. We also had a lot of fun exploring La Boca (a very colorful neighborhood in the city). Here are a few places to use as keywords for google maps:

• La Boca
• Buenos Aires Children Museum
• Pampas
• Iguazu Falls

We also used vocabulary cards to identify South America, Argentina, and Buenos Aires...

Earth Science/ Topography: We studied the different land marks of the following:

• waterfall - Iguazu Falls
• plains/grasslands - The Pampas
• mountains - Andes Mountains
• islands/archipelago - Falkland Islands
• tundra/glacial - Patagonia

Here is a handout we used for identifying:

Art: 

We made Argentina flags with colored paper: 

Iguazu Falls process art:

• 1. Color the rocks, mountains, grass, rainbows with crayons
• 2. Mix water and craft paint
• 3. Hang crayon drawings on the wall with towels under to catch the mess
• 4. Use a sponge brush to make water drops into a water fall image

Colorful La Boca houses:

Cultural Studies:

Indigenous Tribes: Here is a map of the current understanding of local indigenous tribes, you can search each tribe name to learn more about them, there is more information being circulated every day!

Other areas to learn about:

• Gauchos
• Cuisine
• Tango
• Buenos Aires
• Animals Life

Here are some links my kiddos found ad really enjoyed:

• La Boca
• Iguazu Falls
• Tango
• Argentina for Kids
• Buenos Aires for Kids
• Nat Geo: Iguazu Falls

Keep Learning, and HAVE FUN!