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Netflix
Coco (PG)
104
mins
All Primary
Disney plus. Amazon Prime / YouTube – Buy or Rent
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Topics themes
Nature;
Animals from Latin- America;
Colombian landscapes Biodiversity: Flora
and Fauna;
Ecosystems from Latin-America and; Familiarising with communities of animals and their role in the circle of life.
Day of the Death
holiday, meaning,
decorations, etc;
Traditions and
customs of Mexican
families and;
Importance of family
in Latin-America.
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Discussion questions
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What do you know about Colombia? Which type of
animals do you think can be found?
What can be done to protect them and
their ecosystems? Which National
Parks, reservations or protected ecosystems are in your country?
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What do you know about Mexican culture?
What do you think is celebrated during Dïa de los Muertos?
What do you do to honour or remember your ancestors?
What are your
hobbies or interests?
e.g. play the guitar.
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Intercultural Ethical links
Endangered species; Importance of water and its protection; Conservation of environment and species and; Endangered species.
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Importance of family; Sense of belonging to a community;
Honouring our
ancestors and;
Defining and defending who we are, what we like: identity.
Follow up activity ideas
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Locate the places mentioned in the
movie e.g. national parks;
Colombia is the second most
diverse place in the world;
Research places with similar
ecosystems and biodiversity. How
are they protected?
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Imagine that you will direct your
own movie about biodiversity and
ecosystems in your country. What
would you call it, what would you
show, where would you record it?
Thinking Routine: See, Think, Wonder
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Research the Day of the Death,
“Ofrendas” and celebrations;
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Discuss with students similar
events in their community, where
they celebrate life, are thankful
and/or honour their ancestors and;
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Create your very own “Ofrenda”
with your favourite objects and
foods.
Thinking Routine: Values, Identities,
Text & Level
Spanish Media Texts: Movies
Text & Level
Netflix
YouTube – Buy or rent.
Topics themes
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Nature and landscapes from the Andean Mountain range; Biodiversity in the Andean mountain range; Communities living in the Andes and; Connection of the communities and the Andean mountains.
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Following one’s identity and dreams; The importance of friendship; Perseverance; Forgiveness;
Mexican music,
culture and beliefs
(life and death
deities) and;
Bullfighting culture
in Hispano-American.
Discussion questions
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Are there any mountain ranges in your country? Have you visited them? What do you know
about the Andes or the Andean Mountain
range?
What do you think life is like in the Andes?
Which type of animals and vegetation might inhabit these spaces? What is the importance of mountain ranges and their ecosystems?
What do you know
about Mexican and Hispano-American culture?
Is music an important
part of your life?
How?
What do you know
about bullfighting?
Where it originated?
What do you think
that Life and Death
deities have to do
with the Day of the
Death celebration?
Intercultural Ethical links
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Importance of taking care of nature;
Protection of biodiversity; Connection between
nature and communities; Beliefs and traditions surrounding the
mountains.
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Importance of family; Importance of friendship;
The value of one’s word;
Standing up for what you believe is right; Strength and importance of the community and;
Animal cruelty e.g. bullfighting.
Follow up activity ideas
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Locate the Andes Mountain Range and
discuss its’ features e.g. How many
countries does it cross? How long is it?
What is its tallest peak?;
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Research the benefits of mountain
ranges and what they provide for
communities. Create a presentation or
campaign for awareness and
protection of these spaces.
Thinking Routine: See, Think, Me, We.
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Research music from Latin-
America. Compare it to music from
your country;
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Research bullfighting culture in
Mexico and Spain. Discuss what
you think about this practice and;
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Write your own story for a Book of
Life stories from the classroom.
Thinking Routine: Values, Identities,
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Text & Level
Netflix
Topics themes
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Soccer and foosball in Spanish communities; Perseverance; Resilience;
Sports and competition; Community strength and;
Soccer/foosball practice and communities.
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Music;
Spanish culture; Pop culture and; Karaoke.
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Discussion questions
What is your
favourite sport?
What is the most common sport in
your community or country?
Have you ever played Foosball or table soccer?
What are some skills you can learn from team games?
Are you aware of some issues your community faces?
Do you like singing?
What genres?
What do you know
about Spanish music?
What type of music
do you think is
listened to in Spain?
Have you ever been
to or done Karaoke?
Intercultural Ethical links
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Importance of the community and
fighting for what is best for it;
Importance of
friendship;
Values in sports; Problem solving approaches and; Friendship and trust.
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Music from Spanish speaking countries; Following your dreams; Art and music and; Having fun with
friends.
Follow up activity ideas
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Look online for the best table
soccer competitions;
Some of the characters in the
movie (mini players) represent
actual soccer stars. Research them
and their achievements and;
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Sports are a very good way to solve
problems or collect money for
specific issues affecting a
community. Plan a sports day to
help your community.
Thinking Routine: See, Think, Me, We
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Watch one of the episodes of this
series, sing along to the Spanish
songs;
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Look online for similar shows in
your country and;
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Discuss how music reflects culture,
and how you can perceive that in
your community.
Thinking Routine: See, Think, Me, We
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Text & Level
Netflix
Topics themes
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Street food;
Food from Latin- America;
Traditional dishes; Traditions and behaviours related to food and;
Differences between Latin-American communities.
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Discussion questions
What is your favourite type of food?
What do you know about Latin-American food? Can you find it in your community?
What does street food like in your country?
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Intercultural Ethical links
Food bringing people together;
Reality (social/economic) of street vendors in Latin- America;
Latin-American food and differences between countries and;
Flavours and dishes from Latin-America travelling around the world.
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Follow up activity ideas
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Watch an episode and make
connections between the street food in
Latin-America and street-food in your
country;
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Discuss the realities and challenges
that street vendors might face in your
country and in Latin-America and;
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Imagine you can have your own street
food set-up. This place will be for
showcasing food from your
community. What would it be like?
Thinking Routine: Stories. See, Think,
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