| Program Provider |
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Vanderbilt University Virtual School |
| Contact Information |
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Jan Zanetis
jan.zanetis@vanderbilt.edu
110
21st Ave., Suite 850
Nashville, TN 37203
Phone:
(615) 343-8848
Fax: (615) 343-1145
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| Program Title |
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Reflections on Brazil |
| Target Audience |
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Education: Grade(s): 6, 7, 8, 9,
10, 11, 12, Gifted and Talented Coordinator |
| Primary Disciplines |
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Social Studies/History |
| Secondary Disciplines |
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Social Studies/History |
| Program Description |
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The vastness of Brazil as the fifth-largest
country in the world is spotlighted as Brazil encompasses half of
all the land of South America and one-third of all the land of Latin
America. From the hovels of Sao Paulo to the palaces of Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil has a rich cultural mix with many facets, including
its racial melting pot (which often startles foreign visitors),
economic challenges (Brazil remains a rich country full of poor
people), and its carnival culture. Brazilians still have plenty to
worry about--
rainforest depletion, a high rate of HIV/AIDS
infection, and the most unequal distribution of wealth of any
country in the world. |
| Program Format |
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Dr. Eakin will discuss his trips to Brazil
and share slides dealing with the people and culture. We will then
have an interactive Q and A with the classes participating. |
| Objectives |
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The participants will..
-gain an
understanding of the varying people of Brazil
-be able to compare
and contrast the various cultures within Brazil
-locate Brazil on
world map |
| Vocabulary Words & Definitions |
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economic imbalances
political conditions
class divisions
economic dependancy
social
inequality
AIDS, HIV |
| Participant Preparation |
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Please have students that will ask questions
seated close to the front and near a microphone. Please make sure
you understand how to mute and unmute your
microphones.
Students should have SOME familiarity with this
subject. Teacher should brainstorm with students before the
videoconference and ask students to prepare some sample questions to
ask presenter during the interactive question/answer session. |
| Suggestions for Pre Program Activities |
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ED349228 - Contrasting Urban Lifestyles in
Brazil. A Precollegiate Curriculum Unit: Grades Six-Twelve.
May be ordered from the ERIC Clearinghouse for $2.48 URL:
http://www.sites4teachers.com/links/redirect.php?url=http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/Social_Studies
Tour
of South America Lesson Plan can be found at: (For grades 6-8,
2-3
days)
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/toursouthamerica/ |
| Suggestions for Post Program Activities |
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See ERIC lesson plan above.
Continue
Tour of South America Lesson Plan. |
| Supplemental Resources |
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Order Video on Mapping Peru and
Brazil:
http://school.discovery.com/lessonplans/programs/mapsouthamerica/q.html |
| National Standards to which this program aligns |
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N.S.STANDARD 3 Major global trends since
World War II.
Standard 3A The student understands major
global trends since World War II.
Analyze causes of economic
imbalances and social inequalities among the world's peoples and
assess efforts made to close these gaps. [Employ quantitative
analysis]
Level IV Grade : 9-12 World History Standard
40
3. Understands reasons for the shifts in the political
conditions in nations around the world after World War I (e.g., how
social and economic conditions of colonial rule, and ideals of
liberal democracy and national autonomy contributed to the rise of
nationalist movements in India, Africa, and Southeast Asia; the
successes and failures of democratic government in Latin America in
the context of class divisions, economic dependency, and U.S.
intervention; how Japan's domestic democracy may have fallen victim
to its imperialist foreign policy) |
| Cancellation Policy |
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The full fee will be charged to sites which
cancel with less than 48 hours notice unless there is a school
closing due to snow or weather emergencies. |
| Is
video taping allowed? |
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No |
| Video
Taping Notes |
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Videotaping is NOT allowed.
Streaming
Video is available for all Vanderbilt Virtual School
Videoconferences. |