Instructions: Answer the questions below using the facts you just read!
1. What is the waterway in Panama that connects two oceans?
A) Panama Canal
B) Amazon River
2. What is the tiny singing tree frog in Puerto Rico called?
A) The Coquí
B) The Penguin
3. Circle T or F: Central America has 6 Spanish-speaking countries.
T True
F False
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Stop 4 of 4: South America & Africa
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South America & Africa
Instructions: Answer the questions below using the facts you just read!
1. What famous Inca stone city is located high in Peru's mountains?
A) Machu Picchu
B) Panama Canal
2. What is the only Spanish-speaking country in Africa?
A) Equatorial Guinea
B) Madagascar
3. Explorer's Passport: Complete the sentence frame below.
I want to visit because
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Central America & Caribbean
In Central America, six countries speak Spanish: Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. They are famous for lush rainforests, waterfalls, and the giant Panama Canal connecting two oceans. In the Caribbean Sea, Spanish is spoken in Cuba, Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico (a U.S. island where a tiny tree frog called the Coquí sings at night).
Instructions: Answer the questions below using the facts you just read!
1. What is the famous waterway in Panama that connects two oceans?
A) Panama Canal
B) Amazon River
C) Atlantic Ocean
2. What tiny singing animal lives on the island of Puerto Rico?
A) Coquí frog
B) Parrot
C) Sea turtle
3. Circle T or F: Central America has 6 Spanish-speaking countries.
T True
F False
Stop 3 Complete! Turn page for Stop 4 ➜ Teacher Check:
Nombre y apellido:
Clase:
Stop 4 of 4: South America & Africa
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South America & Africa
In South America, nine countries speak Spanish, including Peru and Argentina. (Remember: Brazil speaks Portuguese!) South America has the Andes Mountains and Peru's ancient Inca city, Machu Picchu. In Argentina, people love soccer and dancing the tango. Across the ocean in Africa, Equatorial Guinea is the only African country that speaks Spanish!
Instructions: Answer the questions below using the facts you just read!
1. In Peru, what famous ancient Inca stone city is located high in the mountains?
A) Machu Picchu
B) Panama Canal
C) Cholula
2. What is the only Spanish-speaking country in Africa?
A) Madagascar
B) Equatorial Guinea
C) South Africa
3. Explorer's Passport: Which Spanish-speaking country would you most like to visit?
I want to visit because
Congratulations! You completed your Explorer Passport! Teacher Check:
Part 4: Sentence Starter Journal
Accept any selected country (Spain, Mexico, Peru, Puerto Rico) completed with a logical reason.
Sample: "I would like to visit Mexico because I want to see the pyramids and eat chocolate."
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TEACHER REFERENCE GUIDE GRADE 3 SPANISH CLASS INTEGRATED & CULTURE NOTES
Integrated Passport Edition & Culture Guide
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Edition 3
One Regional Stop Per Page
Stop 1: Spain (Europe)
Q1 (Instrument): A) The Guitar
Q2 (True/False): [ T ] True (Paella is rice dish)
Q3 (Fill-in Year): 1492
Stop 2: Mexico (North America)
Q1 (Aztecs treat): A) Chocolate
Q2 (Chihuahua): B) State (Mexican state)
Q3 (True/False): [ T ] True (Largest Spanish nation)
Stop 3: Central America & Caribbean
Q1 (Waterway): A) Panama Canal
Q2 (Singing animal): A) Coquí frog
Q3 (True/False): [ T ] True (6 Spanish countries)
Stop 4: South America & Africa
Q1 (Inca city): A) Machu Picchu (Peru)
Q2 (Africa country): B) Equatorial Guinea
Q3 (Passport Reflection): Open-ended valid response
1. Brazil Speaks Portuguese
Students often think all South American nations speak Spanish. Clarify that Brazil is Portuguese-speaking.
2. Puerto Rico is a Territory
Puerto Rico is a U.S. Commonwealth. Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens by birth, though it is not a 51st state.
3. Spanish in Africa
Highlight Equatorial Guinea as a surprise fact: Spanish is an official language on the African continent!
Paella: [pah-EH-yah]
Coquí: [koh-KEE]
Flamenco: [flah-MEN-koh]
Yerba Mate: [YEHR-bah MAH-teh]
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