Carnaval Spanish Carnival Virtual Field Trip for Spanish Class IN ENGLISH
🎭 Carnaval Around the Spanish-Speaking World | Virtual Cultural Exploration Activity | Google Map
Take your students on a virtual field trip across the Spanish-speaking world! With this interactive digital activity, students will explore and discuss Carnaval celebrations in a variety of countries through an engaging Google My Map filled with images, short readings, and authentic video clips.
This resource makes learning about culture exciting and accessible — perfect for Spanish classes, world language programs, or cultural units. Readings and questions are in English, allowing for meaningful cultural exploration even at lower proficiency levels.
🌎 What’s Included
✅ Interactive Google Map
Students virtually visit multiple Spanish-speaking countries to learn about how Carnaval is celebrated in each region.
✅ Graphic Organizer
Encourages active note-taking and comparison between different cultural traditions.
✅ Comprehension Questions
Reinforce understanding and discussion of the information discovered on the map.
✅ Digital Google Slides Versions
Students can complete everything digitally — perfect for 1:1 classrooms, Google Classroom, or distance learning.
✅ Answer Key
Includes teacher-friendly guidance for checking comprehension quickly and easily.
💡 Details
- Reading passages and questions are in English
- Students explore authentic photos, videos, and brief texts linked on the map
- Access to the internet is required
- Videos are hosted on YouTube (please confirm that your school allows access)
- Compatible with Google My Maps and Google Slides
🎯 Why Teachers Love It
✔️ Interactive and student-led — no prep required
✔️ Encourages cultural awareness and global understanding
✔️ Perfect for sub plans or cultural Fridays
✔️ Great for in-person or remote learning
🧭 Perfect For
- Middle & high school Spanish classes (levels 1–3)
- Cultural units or holiday studies
- World language week or Carnaval season
- Independent learning or stations
