Self-contained activities that will help social studies or Spanish foreign language students in grades 6-8 learn about the history and culture of Latin America are provided. Following an introductory unit, the activities, ranging from easy to complex, are organized by the following countries and areas: Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, Venezuela, Peru, Brazil, and Argentina. Summary units conclude the document. Activity themes and concepts are many and varied and include agriculture, art, colonization/colonialism, economics, education, exploration/conquest, family, flora and fauna, folklore, food, games/leisure, geography, holidays, human rights, interdependence, language, life style, migration, natural resources, politics/government, poverty, race/ethnicity, religion, revolution, slavery, social class, transportation, United States/Latin American relations, urbanization, urban/rural issues, women, and work. Information provided for each activity includes concept, activity description, objectives, materials needed, teaching procedure, and related activities. The appendices contain drama hints and an extensive listing of organizations to be contacted for further resources on Latin America. The list includes university centers, cultural resources, human rights and religious groups, national and international organizations, consulates and embassies in the United States, tourist boards and trade bureaus, and periodical sources of current information. (RM)