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Title:
| Country: El Salvador |
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Description:
| These sites are about El Salvador, a country in Central America. Learn about the country's history, wildlife, and geography. There are also links to information about Hispanic culture, including timelines and famous Hispanic Americans. |
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Grade Level:
| 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
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Resource Links:
| Scholastic: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage
This site for kids includes an interactive timeline, biographies of famous people of Hispanic heritage, and a concentration game.
Understanding the Hispanic Culture
This university site explains Hispanic family values, etiquette, rituals, celebrations, and more. NOTE: The reading level is for older students.
U.S. Census Bureau
Click on "Slide Show" to learn about the Hispanic population in the United States. Includes pie charts and bar graphs.
Gale: Events in Hispanic American
This is a timeline of important events from 1492 to 2000.
Scholastic: Book List
Scroll down for a list of recommended books relating to the Hispanic culture for elementary students.
Enchanted Learning: Spanish Language Activities
Explore these links for printable pages about the Spanish language.
Fact Monster: El Salvador
This is an encyclopedia entry about El Salvador. Includes information about land and people, economy, government, and history. NOTE: The site includes pop-up and banner ads.
Fact Monster: El Salvador
This almanac entry for kids has facts about the country and an image of the flag. NOTE: The site includes pop-up and banner ads.
CIA World Factbook: El Salvador
This site has facts about El Salvador, plus a map.
Flag
The site has a flag of El Salvador.
El Salvador en Imagenes
This site has many photographs of El Salvador historic places, architecture, and landscapes. Read the text in Spanish and in English.
Enchanted Learning: Label Central America
Try to label El Salvador on this map of Central America.
Travel in Santa Ana, El Salvador
Learn about the second largest city in El Salvador - Santa Ana. Read about the city's history and the country highest volcano. Click on "Photo Gallery" link and view photographs of Santa Ana's popular places.
Latin American Recipes
Try these Latin American recipes, including one for Salvadorian Pupusas.
Map
View a map of El Salvador.
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 2.1, 4.3, 4, 6, 7, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7
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