Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month

#r12socstud Special Edition

Celebrating Achievements

We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month to recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success. - Library of Congress

There is no perfect pathway or absolute language for recognizing both the shared and unique experiences within Hispanic communities. - Learning for Justice

Within this document are a wide variety of resources to engage students in conversation and deep thinking about a variety of Americans who have contributed to the historical narrative of Hispanic history. My hope is that you make the opportunity to use these resources throughout the entire year, not simply during this month.

Top 8 Reasons Why and How We Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

learninglab.si.edu

Hispanic Heritage Month Curated Resources

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Resources from the National Archives

We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 to October 15) to recognize the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success. The observation began in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988.

View related records on the Hispanic and Latino Heritage resource page and in the Archives Catalog. Topics include:

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Hispanic and Latino Heritage and History in the United States

EDSITEment has compiled guiding questions and lesson plans to help students learn about Hispanic Heritage. View the guide here.

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Hispanic Exploration Primary Source Set

The Library of Congress has created a primary source set containing images, audio, maps, and lesson plan ideas for bolstering lessons on Hispanic Heritage. Explore the set.

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DC Latino Street Murals: A Virtual Tour

Google Arts & Culture virtual tour with interactive components.

https://artsandculture.google.com/exhibit/dc-latino-street-murals-a-virtual-tour/hAICAcs8Fk84Jg

Latinx Heritage Month Teaching Resources to Use All Year Long

More than 50 years ago, the United States launched “Hispanic Heritage Week” to formally recognize the countless contributions that Latinx people have made to our communities. Today, the celebration spans one month—September 15 to October 15—to coincide with the anniversaries of independence in many Central and South American countries, including Belize, Chile, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua.

https://educationnorthwest.org/resources/latinx-heritage-month-teaching-resources-use-all-year-long

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Hispanic Texans: Journey From Empire to Democracy

A travel guide companion developed by the Texas Historical Commission. Physical copies of these guides can also be requested for free from THC.

https://www.thc.texas.gov/public/upload/publications/hispanic-heritage-travel-guide-2021.pdf

15 Influential Hispanic Americans Who Made History

There isn't an industry in which Hispanic Americans haven't made their mark in history, with some of the most iconic politicians, singers, actors, athletes and more coming from Hispanic descent.

biography.com

Newsela Articles

As a reminder, all Newsela articles come with a short comprehension quiz, journal/writing prompt and the ability to change the Lexile (reading) level. Free login is required.

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Hispanic Heritage Month aims to embrace many different traditions

As students at Alpha Cindy Avitia High School in East San Jose, California, began the new school year, five students walked into a classroom. They were not there to take a class or study. The Hispanic students had gathered to talk about Hispanic Heritage Month, which starts September 15.

https://newsela.com/read/students-hispanic-heritage-month/id/34992/

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Latinx advocates step up drive to preserve heritage, want more historic sites

Across the U.S, many sites historically connected to key moments in Latinx civil rights are not protected. Some are in danger of quietly disappearing. Scholars and advocates say a lack of preservation, resistance to recognition and even natural disasters make it hard for sites to gain attention among the general public.

https://newsela.com/read/latino-historical-sites/id/46876/