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National Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15, is a significant American event dedicated to honoring the cultures and contributions of individuals and communities who have ancestral roots in Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, South America, and Spain. Commemorate the occasion with your students by learning about their remarkable achievements, engaging with interactive media, and getting inspired through an array of compelling resources.
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(1927–1993). American labor leader Cesar Chavez was instrumental in changing the working conditions of migrant workers on American farms.
(1911–88). The experimental physicist Luis W. Alvarez won the 1968 Nobel prize for physics for work that included the discovery of resonance particles.
(1889-1957). Gabriela Mistral, pseudonym of Lucila Godoy Alcayaga, Chilean poet, who in 1945 became the first Latin American to win the Nobel Prize for Literature.
(1926–2015). American civil rights activist Reies Tijerina led the Chicano (Mexican American) land-rights movement in northern New Mexico from the 1950s through the ’70s.
(1927–1993). American labor leader Cesar Chavez was instrumental in changing the working conditions of migrant workers on American farms.
(1911–88). The experimental physicist Luis W. Alvarez won the 1968 Nobel prize for physics for work that included the discovery of resonance particles.
(1889-1957). Gabriela Mistral, pseudonym of Lucila Godoy Alcayaga, Chilean poet, who in 1945 became the first Latin American to win the Nobel Prize for Literature.
(1926–2015). American civil rights activist Reies Tijerina led the Chicano (Mexican American) land-rights movement in northern New Mexico from the 1950s through the ’70s.
(1934-1972). Roberto Clemente was a professional baseball player who was an idol in his native Puerto Rico and one of the first Latin American baseball stars in the United States.
(1932–2014). In a career spanning 50 years, Dominican-born American fashion designer Oscar de la Renta helped define standards of elegant dressing.
(1925–2003). Cuban American singer Celia Cruz electrified audiences with her wide-ranging, soulful voice and rhythmically compelling style. She was known as the “Queen of Salsa.”
(1881–1965). American activist Nina Otero-Warren fought for women’s suffrage in New Mexico. In 1922 she became the first Hispanic woman to run for a seat in the U.S. Congress.
(1934-1972). Roberto Clemente was a professional baseball player who was an idol in his native Puerto Rico and one of the first Latin American baseball stars in the United States.
(1881–1965). American activist Nina Otero-Warren fought for women’s suffrage in New Mexico. In 1922 she became the first Hispanic woman to run for a seat in the U.S. Congress.
This engaging lesson plan is designed to help students expand their horizons as they research different traditions, customs, and cultures, then present their findings and share a fun cultural artifact with the class.
In this LaunchPacks lesson, students will learn about the history of Latin America, including colonization, independence movements, and important historical figures and events.
As they go about their lesson, have them take notes and answer the following points:
We’re featuring over 200 notable Hispanic and Latinx Americans who have shaped our history. Encourage students to investigate their biographies — organized by eight fields — and discover limitless possibilities.
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Supreme Court Justice
Gymnast
Astronaut and Engineer
Singer and Songwriter
Immigration Reform Activist
Journalist
Uncover quick links to a diverse range of engaging topics that will empower your students with a deeper understanding of Hispanic culture, history, and achievements. These resources seamlessly integrate into your lesson plans, allowing you to cultivate understanding, elevate learning, and celebrate achievements.
Spanish-American War, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.; Pecan Shellers’ Strike, Grant Heilman/Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.; Mendez V. Westminster, Franz Jantzen/Supreme Court of the United States; Salsa Dancing, 1001 Nights/Getty Images; Day of the Dead, © Marketa Novakova/Dreamstime.com; Vieques Island, Smilesb/Getty Images; Latin American Literature, Olaser/Getty Images; Propostition 187, David Prasad
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