Students will emerge with a deeper understanding of the key concepts and themes that define modern Central American history, a more nuanced view of U.S. foreign policy in that history, and an appreciation of its impact on Latinx migration in recent years.

Bernardo Caal Xol is a Maya-Q’eqchi teacher and environmental human rights defender member of the Peaceful Resistance of Cahabón.

Central America serves as a poignant example of environmental injustice.

In this lesson, students learn about three different animals — all indigenous to Central America and help us understand the region’s ecosystems.