1. Grade 5 Latin America Research The students will use multiple resources to locate information to create and designing an alphabet book to demonstrate an understanding for an assigned Latin American Country. The student will select relevant and accurate information when researching a topic. The students will takes notes and summarize important information. Students will create a bibliography to credit creators of information from a variety of formats. Students will practice evaluating their research project. Students will understand the requirements for an alphabet picture book. Celebrations will end with a fiesta including a sharing of the alphabet books. The students will express ideas clearly by using supporting detail. Students will investigate a country to develop and understand Geography, Culture, Religion, Government, Entertainment, Technology, Economy Land and Climate.

2. Latin America Photo Gallery The SLMS has prepared a foundation for use of the sources but discusses the resources and helps students understand how a variety of sources can help them in researching their country.

3. Latin America Photo Gallery The SLMS conducts the main research lessons with collaborative support from the classroom teacher and additional parent volunteers. Guest speakers and Scotia High School students shared a book project on an intergenerational level to engage students. This collaborative project takes approximately 4 weeks to complete.

4. Latin America Photo Gallery