Colombia+Collage

Thus far this assignment was the hardest one for me because I have never used digital imagery software before, plus Adobe Photoshop is complex. Digital imagery can definitely be an effective tool for in class demonstration. It would be a good tool to use as part of a Legacy Cycle lesson plan where the students would be expected to work in a group, research, create, and then present their findings to the class in the form of a finished product such as a Collage.

The student is able to
 * Learning Expectations:**
 * 2.1** Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the practices and perspectives of the culture studied.
 * Performance Indicators**:
 * identify, compare and develop modes of interaction, gestures, oral expressions, greetings, leave-takings and common classroom interactions;
 * develop familiarity with basic geographical features (countries, capitals, major rivers, mountain ranges, natural resources, etc.) of the regions being studied;
 * develop familiarity with basic historical moments and figures.
 * Long-term objectives:** The student will demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between the practices and perspectives of the culture studied.
 * Immediate objectives:** At the end of this lesson, the students will know how to use the Internet to conduct research about Spanish-speaking countries and tell a story about that country using digital imagery.
 * Materials needed:** A computer with Internet connection, access to digital imagery software
 * Activity time:** Depending on availability of computers, this assignment may be divided over three to five class periods.

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Break the students into groups of 2-4. Assign each group a country to conduct research and create a Collage using digital imagery software such as Adobe Photoshop. The collage should include various aspects of the country such as population, states, the capital, celebrations, etc.