¡Descubramos el Perú Juntos!
Let's Discover Peru Together! Spanish 1 - Cultural Exploration Grade 9
Learning Goals - I Can Statements
I can identify key geographical features of Peru I can name traditional Peruvian animals in Spanish I can use basic Spanish vocabulary about Peru I can describe Peruvian culture using simple sentences I can locate Peru on a map of South America
¿Dónde está el Perú?
Geografía del Perú - Geography of Peru
{"left":"La costa (the coast) - Pacific Ocean\nLa sierra (the mountains) - Andes Mountains\nLa selva (the jungle) - Amazon Rainforest","right":"El desierto (the desert) - Atacama Desert\nLos ríos (the rivers) - Amazon River\nLas ciudades (the cities) - Lima, Cusco, Arequipa"}
¡Practiquemos! - Let's Practice!
Match the Spanish word to the English meaning: 1. La llama = ? 2. La montaña = ? 3. El río = ? 4. La ciudad = ? Answers: The llama, The mountain, The river, The city
Animales Tradicionales - Traditional Animals
La llama - used for transportation and wool La alpaca - prized for soft, warm fiber La vicuña - wild relative, finest wool in the world El cuy - guinea pig, traditional food El cóndor - large bird, national symbol
¿Cuál es la diferencia?
What's the difference between a llama and an alpaca? Look at size, ears, and purpose Think about what you just learned! Share your answer with a partner
Ciudades Importantes - Important Cities
Lima - la capital, on the coast Cusco - ancient Inca capital, in the mountains Arequipa - 'White City', volcanic stone buildings Iquitos - Amazon jungle city Trujillo - archaeological treasures on the coast
Cultura Peruana
'Peru is a country of many colors, many flavors, and many traditions.' - Traditional Peruvian saying El Perú tiene muchos colores, sabores y tradiciones.
Construye Oraciones - Build Sentences
Use these words to make sentences: Perú / está / en / América del Sur Las llamas / viven / en / las montañas Lima / es / la capital / de Perú Try creating your own sentence!
Differentiation Strategies
Visual Learners: Picture cards and maps Auditory Learners: Pronunciation practice and songs Kinesthetic Learners: Movement activities and role-play Beginners: Sentence starters and word banks Advanced: Research projects and presentations ELL Support: Cognates and native language connections
¡Excelente Trabajo! - Excellent Work!
Today we learned about Peru's geography We practiced Spanish vocabulary for animals and places We built sentences using new words Next class: Peruvian food and festivals ¡Hasta la vista! - See you later!