The 1968 East LA School Walkouts Lesson by Facing History & Ourselves

This 100-minute lesson plan focuses on the essential question of: what does an education that honors all students look like and feel like? Why is it important for students to have such an education?

 

The Unsung History Makers: Maria Moreno Lesson by PBS

This lesson for grades 5-9 uses primary and secondary sources to explore the story of Maria Moreno who fought for labor rights for farmers before Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta.

 

A rich resource ("digital discussion space") for lesson plans, readings, primary sources, etc. for "issues of Latino/a, Latin American, and Caribbean studies"

From La Plaza Virtual, affiliated with El Instituto at the University of Connecticut

 

Teacher's Guide for Hispanic Heritage and History in the United States

A GREAT set of resources from the Library of Congress, Smithsonian, National Archives, National Gallery of Art, National Endowment for the Humanities, and the National Park Service

 

Hispanic and Latino Heritage and History in the United States

Lesson Plans and Resources from Edsitement and National Endowment for the Humanities

 

Timeline of important Latin American history

Timeline of important events in Latin American History starting from the 1500's to present day

 

Database of Programing in Latino History and Culture

A comprehensive database of primary and secondary resources for various topics on latino history and culture.

 

Latinx Resource Guide: Civil Rights Cases and Events in the United States, Library of Congress

A guide created by the Library of Congress that documents Latinx resistance in the United States from 1911 onward.

 

Latinos at the Ballot Box Lesson, PBS

This lesson for grades 7-12 focuses on Latinx voter participation over time and the struggle for the Latinx community to gain the ability to vote.

 

Puerto Rican Perspectives Lesson, PBS

This lesson for 7-12th graders explores Puerto Rican experiences in the United States from the perspective of Puerto Ricans during the 20th century.

 

Exile: Cuba and the United States Lesson

This lesson designed to take 2 class periods for grades 9-12 examines the relationship between Cuba and the United States through the story of Celia Cruz.