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Brazil: From Colony to Democracy
The printed curriculum unit Brazil: From Colony to Democracy explores the choices Brazilians faced as the country transitioned to democracy in the mid-1980s and introduces historical forces that informed debates at that time. (See detailed description and ordering information.)
Videos for Lessons: The videos below accompany lessons in the teacher's guide of the printed curriculum unit.
Videos for Readings follow the outline of the printed curriculum unit.
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James Green
Brown University
Fernando Henrique Cardoso
Former President, Brazil
Paulo Sérgio Pinheiro
Brown University
Amy Nunn
Brown University
Gracie Abad Maximiano
Secretary of Planning of Parana State, Brazil
Optional Lesson: Racial Identity in Brazil
These videos can be used with the Optional Lesson plan in Brazil: From Colony to Democracy. The printed lesson has students compare the race categories in Brazil's 1976 and 1990 censuses. As an extra challenge, teachers may wish to have students compare the Brazilian conception of race with the U.S. conception of race. These clips present two different views on this topic. Teachers may find these clips useful as a springboard for discussion or as a way to infuse different perspectives into the conversation.
How are Brazilian and U.S. definitions of race different? [James Green – 2:11]
Day Five: Current Issues in Brazil
These videos can be used with the Day 5 lesson plan in Brazil: From Colony to Democracy. The printed lesson introduces students to four current challenges in Brazil. These videos add complexity to the descriptions provided in the text. Encourage students to incorporate the information in the clips into their presentations.
The Amazon
How does development affect the environment in Brazil? [Fernando Henrique Cardoso – 0:59]
What issues do people face in the Amazon? [Gracie Abad Maximiano – 1:06]
AIDS in Brazil
How has Brazil been successful in fighting HIV/AIDS? [James Green – 1:30]
What role did public action play in the Brazilian health movement? [Amy Nunn – 1:09]
How did Brazilian activists promote their agenda? [Amy Nunn – 1:55]
Poverty in Brazil
How does economic inequality affect the population of Brazil? [James Green – 1:33]
What human rights issues does Brazil continue to face? [Paulo Sérgio Pinheiro – 2:03]
What are the biggest challenges facing Brazil today? [Fernando Henrique Cardoso – 1:06]
What are the biggest challenges facing Brazil today? [James Green – 1:17]
Crime in Brazil
What are the biggest challenges facing Brazil today? [Fernando Henrique Cardoso – 1:06]
What are the biggest challenges facing Brazil today? [James Green – 1:17]
