Spanish-Speaking Countries of the World - CUBA (Country Fact Sheet & Activity)
- Grades
- Grades 3–4
- Pages
- 4
- File type
- Preparation
- Print ready
- Subject
- Foreign Languages, Spanish, Social Studies
- Topic
- Cuba facts, Spanish-speaking countries
- Resource types
- Activities
- Preparation
- Print ready
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From the author
Learn interesting facts about Cuba!
First, watch this video about Cuba.
Then, fill in the blanks with the missing information and add some color to the country fact sheet. (English & Spanish versions included.)
Finally, present your findings to the rest of the class!
For even more culture-based fun (or extra credit) make Ropa Vieja using the recipe at the end!
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Learning objectives
Research and record key facts about Cuba (population, currency, national dish, flag, neighboring countries) in a structured fact-sheet format.
Present researched country facts orally to the class.
Teaching tips
Choose the English or Spanish fact sheet to match the class’s language needs.
Use a current reference for population and currency, recording the date of the information.
The recipe removes the browned beef to a plate but omits returning it to the pot. Clarify that step before the covered simmer; use the recipe only as an adult-supported extension.
Skills covered
Country research and note-taking -- students watch a video and fill in structured facts about Cuba (population, currency, national dish, flag) on the sheet (pages 1-3).
Oral presentation -- students present their completed fact sheet findings to the class (page 1).
Spanish-language vocabulary -- the Spanish version of the sheet uses target vocabulary (la bandera, la moneda, la comida nacional, la población) in context (page 2).
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Questions teachers ask about this resource
Can this be used with students who aren't yet reading in Spanish?
Yes -- the fact sheet is included in both a Spanish version and a matching English version with identical prompts, so it can be assigned by language level.
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