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• [Religious Art] Fulbright-Hays Project 1997. Fulbright-Hays Summer Seminar Abroad, 1997 (Mexico)
  This lesson is intended to be incorporated into an Art I unit on religious art that introduces the rise of Christianity as a guiding force in Western art. The goal of the lesson is to compare and contrast the artistic representation of the Virgin Mary most commonly seen in Soria, Spain, with that image most commonly viewed in Mexico.
• Exploring the Developing World: Life in Africa & Latin America
  This book was designed with activities for students in grades 9-12. The activities are to increase student awareness about the developing African nations and the Latin American states.
• Mexico: Land of Contrasts. Fulbright-Hays Summer Seminar Abroad 1997 (Mexico)
  This paper outlines a unit of study on Mexico for students in grades 5-10 but can be adapted to other grade levels. Background information on significant events in Mexican history is presented.
• Teaching about the "Ofrenda" and Experiences on the Border
  Gives a brief history of Latin-American ofrendas, and describes the artistic and educational experiences related to organized ofrenda displays in various public settings in Florida in the early 1990s. Suggests guidelines for teaching about ofrendas and ways of respectfully participating in the cultural practices of others.