AWESOME CUBAN RESOURCES

Lately there has been an increase in news stories about Cuba.  And why not?  Big, historical changes have occurred.  So, you might have students with some questions about what is going on, or how did we get there.

Here are some SUPER internet resources I want to share with you about Cuba.

• This is a short video created by a college student named Breanna Hagerman.  First off, Breanna has created a wonderful and insightful video about racial issues in Cuba.  I think most Americans would be suprised by what Breanna says in her video.  Also, the video is short, so it can be added any time in your class.  In the beginning, as a ticket out, where ever! The URL is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGMPIDkUnZQ.

• Want to show your students the "real" Cuba and the "new" Cuba - then I have a resources for you!  Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown in Cuba.  The video is on Netflix now.  It is great for the high school crowd as it includes the more hip parts of Cuba, as he interviews a Cuban hiphop artist.  And there is so much more.  Also, to help your students get the most out of this video here is an EXCELLENT video guide.  Check it out at Social Studies SuperStore.

• Lastly, this is a very interesting interactivity from the Kennedy Presidential Library.  It's an online simulation of the Cuban Missile Crisis.  It tells the story day by day with primary source. With your time to review.  The URL is http://microsites.jfklibrary.org/cmc/oct16/.

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