Teach About Nicaragua

Below find resources for teaching about Nicaragua. We hope these resources help you prepare to teach during Teach Central America Week and all year long.

History and Context

Timeline and Country Profile

A timeline by BBC World News and a country profile by Brittannica.
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Books for pre-K to adults on Nicaragua with a filter to sort by reading level and format.
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Nicaragua Booklist

Inside the Volcano: A Curriculum on Nicaragua

A teaching guide with interactive lessons on Nicaragua.
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Explore Classroom Resources

Lessons, books, films, poetry, and other materials are available in our searchable library.

Resources

Lesson

Central America: An Introductory Lesson

Lesson

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.