Week 8 – Argentina

Opening of class: Traditional Argentine Dancing or Argentine Tango

Information about Argentina:

             -government, language, flag, national anthem, major religions, climate, population, currency

             -cultural etiquette, sports, dance, pop culture, traditional clothes/costumes, food

             -Highlights/People = Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo, colorful houses/ architecture; tango

Activity: Focus on architecture.  Argentina has been influenced by many other nations.  Will your country?s architecture be influenced by other countries?  Or will it be completely original?  How does the architecture lend itself to the culture of your nation?

Homework: 3 things that are legal. What CAN people do in your country? 3 things that aren?t legal. What CAN?T people do in your country?