September 15 to October 15 marks National Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States. To help students learn about the culture and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans, we have a playlist full of assignments that are ready to assign!
15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre marcas Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana en los Estados Unidos. Para ayudar a los estudiantes a aprender sobre la cultura y las contribuciones de los hispanos y latinos, tenemos una lista de las asignaciones que están listos para asignar!
Assignments about People and Culture
Asignaciones Sobre la Gente y la Cultura
Here you will find assignments in both English and Spanish./ Aquí encontrará las asignaciones en Inglés y Español.
Sonia Sotomayor: Lower Elementary ELA Assignment
Students will watch a video featuring Sonia Sotomayor explaining her career as a United States Supreme Court Justice.
Latinas in Space: Upper Elementary ELA Assignment
Students will read an article and an interview about NASA’s Latina astronauts and pioneers, Dr. Ellen Ochoa and Dr. Serena M. Auñón.
The Seven Independence Days of Hispanic Heritage Month
Students will review geography, identify national flags, watch videos about a celebration in Nicaragua and Mexican Independence Day.
High school students will learn about the important civil rights and political activist and analyze an excerpt from his famous poem “I Am Joaquin.”
Latin AmericaStudents will identify Latin American countries on a map.
El Día de los MuertosStudents will identify parts of a “Day of the Dead” altar.
Students will answer questions focused on the Aztec civilization.
5th Grade ELA Benchmark Assessment
Students will analyze an excerpt from a novel featuring an American girl learning about her Mexican heritage.
Check back tomorrow for our playlist dedicated to the Spanish language!
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