Bienvenidos a la clase de español de la Sra. Coutu
In Depth...Here is a place to pursue topics in more depth than can be done in the classroom...
LITERATURE
Vocabulary lists for Don Quijote
Great images of Don Quixote / scenes - scroll down on page to see them
Don Quijote para niños - poems, riddles
Don Quixote comics - 40 pages - scroll down
FOOD
Recetas de España - try some recipes for our tapas & antojitos sampler!
The history of tapas!
FOOD WORD GLOSSARY - CLICK ON LINK AT BOTTOM OF THE WEB SITE...
Recetas de México
Más recetas de México
Antojitos mexicanos
La Dulce Cocina: Antojitos
HISTORY
La Revolución Mexicana
Porfirio Díaz
When Worlds Collide: The Untold Story of the Americas After Columbus (PBS)
Watch Video: When Worlds Collide (PBS)
Script for When Worlds Collide
Todo Sobre España
ART
Pablo Picasso
Web Quest on Frida Kahlo
PBS: Treasures of the World: Guernica - A Testimony of War
Diego Rivera
Joan Miró
David Alfaro Siqueiros
Salvador Dalí
José Clemente Orozco
Las molas de los indios cunas
Las carretas de Costa Rica
Las máscaras de México
José Guadalupe Posada
Rivera's "Sueño de una tarde dominical en la Alameda Central"
Posada's work
Artchive's exhibit of Posada's work
Web Museum -- El Greco
Olga's Gallery -- El Greco
Web Museum -- Velázquez
Olga's Gallery-Velázquez
Web Museum -- Goya
Olga's Gallery -- Goya
Los tapices de Goya
A Goya Tour of Madrid
COUNTRIES
Veinte Mundos - information / links to articles on 20 Hispanic countries!
RICK STEEVES' INFO ON SPAIN
Majestry of Madrid video segment (script)
Majestry of Madrid - travel details
Highlights of Castille video script
Sevilla and Andalusia video script
Spain's Costa del Sol video script
El Lenguaje del Abanico
Try a photographic tour of Spain
All about the EURO
CELEBRATIONS
At the end of October and in early November, people in Mexico celebrate "Day of the Dead". Learn more about these customs by visiting the links below...
A Celebration of Souls: Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead - see the photographs section!
Mexico Connect: A comprehensive look at Día de los Muertos
A quick view: photo essay - Día de los Muertos
MEXonline: Day of the Dead
AZCentral
Celebrating the Day of the Dead
What do Mexicans celebrate on Day of the Dead?
Jose Guadalupe Posada: Artist of Day of the Dead
Mexican crafts for Day of the Dead
Make Mexican candies for Day of the Dead: step by step instructions!
Make "Pan de Muerto"-bread of the dead!
Mexican Cuisine
History,Spiritual Significance, Traditions, "Calaveras," Sugar Skulls, Foods, Decorations, Bread of Dead
More information on this holiday
Making an "altar" for your loved one
CHECK OUT THIS SITE ABOUT HOLIDAYS!
Learn about Puerto Rico
September is Hispanic Heritage month. View the links indicated to get a more in depth picture of the contributions made by Hispanic-Americans.
Scholastic site: Hispanic Heritage Information, Games and Activities
The History Channel-Hispanic Heritage Month
Hot Topics: Hispanic Heritage Month--site includes a section regarding the contributions of Hispanics
Information about Latin American countries
Places in the US with Spanish names
CiberCentro - information about all countries
Read about famous hispanics!
Cultura Hispana links
USA Latino - articles of interest
Try some tongue twisters in Spanish!
Take this culture quiz: Don't Gross out the World (information about etiquette around the globe)
Related Links
Comprehensive link regarding Hispanic Heritage month:
Factmonster- Hispanic Heritage Month
Activities related to Hispanic Heritage month
National Register of Historic Places- celebrating Hispanic heritage month
Recipes
ComidaKraft - site with recipes for Hispanic heritage month
Latino Recipes
Goya Recipes
LANIC resources - food in Latin America
International Dining Etiquette Quiz