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Curriculum:
Essential Questions for Spanish
GRADE 7: What is culture? What is Spanish culture?
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Where do Spaniards live and what are their homes like?
• How do Spanish homes reflect Spanish geography and the Mediterranean climate?
• What information can we learn from the prehistoric caves of Altamira ?
• Are the regional differences in Spain (geography, climate) reflected in the architecture (homes, etc.)?
• How does our knowledge of a Spanish home help us understand how Spaniards think and live?
• What influences from other cultures do you see reflected in Spanish homes and architecture?
How does the Roman legacy manifest itself in contemporary Spanish culture?
• How is the Latin language similar to Spanish?
• How have Roman structures shaped Spanish architecture and lifestyle?
• What Roman activities are considered part of Spanish culture today?
How does the Sephardic/Jewish legacy manifest itself in contemporary Spanish culture?
• What Jewish structures are important Spanish monuments?
• When was the golden age of the Jewish (Sephardic) people of Spain ?
• How does the Ladino, the language of the Sephardim, relate to the Spanish of today?
• Are there similarities between the needs and lifestyle of the Sephardic Jews of the 12th century and the Jewish state and people of today?
How does the Islamic legacy manifest itself in contemporary Spanish culture?
• What do the Islamic structures such as the Mezquita and the Alhambra tell us about their culture?
• How did the Islamic culture react to the existing cultures of Spain and did this leave an impact?
How does the medieval Christian legacy manifest itself in contemporary Spanish culture?
• What is the significance of the St. James Trail ?
• What famous cathedrals and castles reveal the history of Catholic Spain?
• What holidays and traditions of comtemporary Spain are from the Catholic tradition?
What do the most important rites and celebrations tell us about Spanish culture and its history?
• What cultural values can we attribute to the Bullfight?
• How does the art of Flamenco help us to understand Spanish culture?
• Why have the Holy Week processions endured and what do they reveal about Spanish culture?
• How do the main Spanish holidays reflect the uniqueness of Spanish culture?
How have artists, writers and musicians shaped the cultural identity of Spain ?
• Who were the early Spanish masters and what did they tell us about life in Spain ? Velazquez, El Greco, Goya
• What modern artists (20th century) achieved world recognition and why? Miró, Dalí, Picasso
• What makes Spanish music sound Spanish?
• What can Spanish poetry reveal about Spanish culture?
Curricular Units and Lesson Plans
Spanish Geography and Homes
La Influencia Romana en España
Los Sefardí
Al-Andalus
El Catolicismo
La Corrida de Toros
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