11th Grade Hispanic Heritage Month Projects

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this engaging infographic project about a historical figure! This resource guides students in researching and creating an infographic that highlights the life, achievements, and legacy of a famous Hispanic historical figure. It includes step-by-step instructions, a list of suggested figures, and a rubric for assessment. Students will also present their infographic to the class, enhancing their research, design, and presentation skills—all while practicing their Spanish! Perfect for upper-level Spanish classes looking to combine language learning with cultural exploration.

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Bring the captivating world of legends to your Spanish classroom with this comprehensive Legends Project. Perfect for exploring Spanish-speaking cultures, this project helps students learn about famous legends from different countries, while developing critical skills in identifying themes, understanding story elements, and honing their writing.

What’s Included:

• Legend Sign-Up Sheet: A pre-made sign-up list featuring suggested legends from various Spanish-speaking countries, making it easy to assign diverse topics.
• 4 Interactive Activities: Designed to deepen students' understanding, these activities guide them through analyzing themes, recognizing story characteristics, and exploring cultural significance.
• Rubric for Assessment: Clear and detailed, this rubric provides guidelines for evaluation to help students focus on essential elements.
• Warm-Up Page: A perfect introduction to legends, where students review cultural background and build anticipation.
• Characteristics Identification Page: An engaging activity that invites students to explore and document key features of legends.

This Spanish legends project is ideal for language practice, cultural enrichment, and reinforcing Spanish reading comprehension. With everything from printable worksheets to project rubrics, this resource offers a fun, educational experience that’s both engaging and easy to use!

Perfect for Spanish Teachers Seeking:

• Cultural exploration in the classroom
• Interactive Spanish projects
• High-quality Spanish teaching materials
• Creative Spanish writing activities

Las Recetas Project

A fun Mini-Project that is ideal for the Spanish Classroom.

Students gets to experience culture through food!

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this engaging and versatile Choice Board! Designed for advanced Spanish students, this resource offers a range of activities that allow learners to explore Hispanic culture, history, and contributions in a personalized way.

With activities categorized by difficulty, students can select tasks that align with their interests and learning styles. From creating infographics about famous places to designing traditional dance tutorials, this Choice Board provides diverse modalities—visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and more. It encourages students to delve into various aspects of Hispanic heritage, including literature, art, food, and social issues.

Key Features:

• Flexible Points System: Tailor the number of points needed to fit your classroom needs.
• Varied Activities: Choose from easy to challenging tasks that cover a broad range of topics.
• Engaging Formats: Activities include creating videos, designing infographics, writing reflections, and more.
• Promotes Reflection: Includes opportunities for students to reflect on their learning and share their insights.

Ideal for enhancing your Hispanic Heritage Month curriculum, this Choice Board makes learning about Hispanic cultures both enjoyable and educational. Perfect for sparking meaningful discussions and deepening students' appreciation of Hispanic heritage!

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Looking for a great way to start off the school year? The Exploring Spanish Influence in American Culture project is a great intro to Spanish class at back to school time! Students will discover that Spanish might not be such a foreign language after all. By exploring various influences, they will gain profound insights into how Spanish language, traditions, and people have woven their presence into modern American life.

Students will research:

• Spanish Words in English: Illustrating linguistic fusion.
• American Cities with Spanish Name: Reflecting historical connections.
• Spanish Foods: Showcasing culinary diversity.
• Famous Spanish Americans: Investigating influence on various career fields.
• Spanish Holidays or Customs: Bridging cultural traditions.
• Bilingual Product Labels and Signs: Demonstrating the impact of dual languages

Projects are presented to class in infographic, slide or even good-old posterboard format. Works great for Hispanic Heritage Month!

*Includes Graphic Organizer for students with diverse learning abilities and detailed rubric.

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Celebrate the Global Influence of Spanish Speakers with this Dynamic Spanish Video Project!

From artists to activists, this engaging project invites your students to explore the remarkable contributions of Spanish speakers from around the world. With a choice of 200 influential historical figures, students will create captivating video presentations, showcase their work in class, and participate in a voting process to select the top 3 most influential individuals.

This comprehensive project blends research, creativity, presentation skills, and cultural understanding all while providing an interactive and enjoyable learning experience. Your students will be fully engaged, working on individualized projects throughout the week.

Project can be completed in Spanish or English depending on your students' language level. Spark a passion for discovering Spanish language and Hispanic culture, one influential figure at a time!

Spanish Speaker (Latino/Hispanic) Categories Include :

• Writers & Philosophers (25)
• Artists (25)
• Musicians (25)
• Politicians & Explorers (25)
• Scientists & Inventors (25)
• Fashion Designers (25)
• Athletes (25)
• Actors & Cinema Icons (25)

File Includes:

• Detailed teacher notes with an implementation schedule
• List of 200 Spanish speakers to assign (plus additional blank template)
• Project instruction sheet for students
• Visual Storyboard templates
• Guided presentation notes with voting sheets to keep students engaged
• Grading rubric
• Certificate template for the "Most Influential Spanish Speaker" to be awarded at conclusion of project!

This project is ideal for any level of upper school Spanish, including Foundations of Spanish, Spanish Exploratory, Middle School Spanish, Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4, and can even be adapted for AP Spanish.

Embark on this enriching journey through Hispanic culture today!

Escribimos un Corrido

Includes:

• Rubric
• Guide
• Template
• Explanation

Help students create a Corrido for themselves, a family member, a living situation, an animal and much more!

Get students writing and motivated!

A unique and Authentic project for your Spanish class.

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Afrolatinos COLLABORATIVE Poster

✏️Includes a Collaborative Poster in three different forms to collaborative.

✏️The overall picture with permission to create your own Collaborative Poster if you want different amounts of pieces.

✏️Includes Posters of Selected Afrolatinos.

Julia Burgos is perfect for teachers of AP SPANISH LITERATURE AND CULTURE

✏️Includes instructions, a reflection sheet and some tips that can be handy for you.

Part of my Project Based Learning Program

Póster COLABORATIVO de Afrolatinos

Incluye un Póster Colaborativo en tres formas diferentes para colaborar.

La imagen general con permiso para crear tu propio Póster Colaborativo si deseas diferentes cantidades de piezas.

Incluye Pósteres de Afrolatinos Seleccionados.

⭐Julia Burgos es perfecta para profesores de LITERATURA Y CULTURA ESPAÑOL AVANZADo

✏️Incluye instrucciones, una hoja de reflexión y algunos consejos que pueden ser útiles.

Part of my Project Based Learning Program

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Incluye instrucciones, una hoja de reflexión y algunos consejos que pueden serte útiles.

Incluye dos proyectos que son rápidos y divertidos.

El primero es un mural de acontecimientos actuales.

Incluye la rúbrica, ejemplos y una guía.

El segundo es una publicación mockup de Instagram. Esta al igual que el muralismo tiende ser una de las actividades favoritas de los estudiantes ya que razona con ellos.

Como un bono incluye una actividad que ayuda a generar un bosquejo para un podcast.

Las actividades se pueden completar rápidamente y no tienen pierde.

Se pueden hacer en los niveles de español 2 a AP español.

It includes two projects that are fast and fun. The first one is a current events mural. It includes the rubric, examples, and a guide. The second one is an Instagram mockup post. This, like the mural project, tends to be one of the students' favorite activities because it resonates with them. As a bonus, it includes an activity that helps generate a podcast outline. These activities can be completed quickly and are foolproof. They can be done at Spanish levels 2 through AP Spanish.

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Estaciones del Año Proyectos

Students fill-in the words with their personal aspires, dreams, desires, plans, goals etc. Then they write a short summary of what they look forward to during that STATION OF THE YEAR.

Includes:

Summer

Spring

Winter

Fall

100% in Spanish activity.

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Los estudiantes completan las palabras con sus aspiraciones, sueños, deseos, planes, metas personales, etc. Luego, escriben un breve resumen de lo que esperan durante esa ESTACIÓN DEL AÑO.

Incluye:

• Verano
• Primavera
• Invierno
• Otoño

Actividad 100% en español.

✏️Easy-to-use

✏️Engaging

☀️Unleash your students' inner artist!

Ignite student passion and critical thinking with this powerful project!

Inspired by the Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo and Chilean Arpilleras, students will create thought-provoking protest squares that address current social and political issues.

This comprehensive resource includes:

• Project Framework: A Project Guide with introductions, objectives, key dates, and project structure.

• Brainstorming & Planning: Detailed, step-by-step instructions to help students select and develop their chosen social issue. Plus, ample space for them to jot down ideas, sketches, and plan their design.

• Creating Powerful Squares: Essential tips and guidelines to ensure a clear, impactful, and visually striking protest square.

• Reflective Learning: Encouraging prompts for students to analyze their work and reflect on the creation process. This includes space for them to explain their design and its deeper meaning.

Empower students to become informed and engaged citizens. Perfect for introducing social justice topics and fostering creativity.

Grab this resource today and watch your students' voices come alive!

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Use them as a review, classroom decor, hall decor, to assign projects on them etc. The options are limitless! I like to have students color them, do a brief explanation to the classroom and hang them around campus.

Los Personajes son:

· Gabriel Garcia Marquez

· Elizabeth Acevedo

· Eugenio Derbez

· Miriam Jiménez

· Maritza Correa

· Esteban Hotesse

· Mariano Rivera

· Roberto Clemente

· Dolores del Rio

· Adhara Pérez

· Rita Moreno

· Selena

· Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

· Isabel Allende

· Frida Kahlo

· Messi

· Benito Juarez

· Eugenio Derbez

· Sonia Sotomayor

· Celia Cruz

· Gaspar Yanga

· Lupita Nyong’o

· Julia Burgos

• Juan Rulfo

Úsalos como repaso, decoración de aula, decoración de pasillos, para asignar proyectos sobre ellos, etc. ¡Las opciones son infinitas! Me gusta que los estudiantes los coloreen, hagan una breve explicación a la clase y los cuelguen alrededor del campus.

Argentina Virtual Field Trip

¿Has estado buscando una forma divertida y educativa de involucrar a tus estudiantes? ¡Mis lecciones utilizan los modelos de Aprendizaje Basado en Juegos y Aprendizaje Basado en Proyectos, y están garantizadas para captar la atención de tus estudiantes desde el principio!

Este día de excursión virtual toma lugar en Argentina. Los estudiantes navegan a través de mi lección interactive. Este producto también viene con una guía para que escriban los estudiantes mientras recorren Argentina.

This TRIP is part of my GBL Program.

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⭐100% IN SPANISH

This AP Spanish artist project for Unit 3 requires students to work in groups to create a visual presentation to go along with the information they will share orally. Knowledge of the famous artists of the Spanish-speaking world is something every AP Spanish® student should leave the course with!    Students will take a deep look at a famous Hispanic artist’s life and what influenced their work.  In addition, students will analyze one or more specific works of art and offer their critique about what its theme is and why they believe that.

Students will demonstrate skill in reading comprehension (while researching), speaking (while presenting) and critical thinking skills (while analyzing a work of art).  This project is engaging and just right for the challenge that our AP® students need!

**THIS PROJECT IS INCLUDED IN THE FULL UNIT PLAN.  THE ENTIRE UNIT IS LINKED BELOW.**

Who can use this product?

• AP Spanish® students

How can I use this product?

• Have students work together in groups to create this presentation
• Allow some time in class and some time outside of class to work
• This works well as a summative assessment to end the unit

What’s included in this product?

• Student instructions for all parts of the project
• Teacher instructions
• Suggestion for extension activity
• Rubric
• Suggested list of artists
• Graphic organizer for students
• Google Form to allow students to choose either their artist or their group
• Note-taking chart for student listeners
• Sample Project

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Take your students to Spain with this fun one-of-a-kind Field Trip

Includes a Guide where students will write-in Answers as they navigate through my Virtual Field TRIP!

Part of my Game-Based Learning Project!

• FUN
• SUB-FRIENDLY
• CULTURAL ACTIVITY
• PRACTICE SPANISH
• WRITE IN SPANISH
• READ IN SPANISH

Please click on the link icon to access the Virtual Field TRIP (the link is embedded to the PDF).

Bundle the Famous Spanish Speaker Project: Research, Video Promo, and Classroom Competition with the Famous Spanish-Speaking Historical Figures and Spanish-Speaking Artist Wordsearch Activities and save 20%!

Explore Hispanic culture with this comprehensive educational bundle designed for middle and high school students. This set combines a dynamic video project and interactive wordsearch activites, perfect for bringing famous Spanish-speaking figures to life in your classroom!

Famous Spanish Speaker Project: Research, Video Promo, and Classroom Competition: Encourage creativity and critical thinking as students create captivating videos showcasing influential Hispanics. Ideal for enhancing research skills and multimedia presentations, this project encourages deeper understanding and appreciation of diverse Hispanic contributions. This can be completed in English or Spanish.

Famous Spanish-Speaking Historical Figures & Spanish-Speaking Artist Wordsearch : Reinforce historical knowledge with these engaging wordsearch puzzles. Each offers 15 different Spanish speakers to search for along with an optional research sheet to discover a fun fact about each. This activity is a great way for students to test their learning and connect with the rich heritage of Latino culture. Perfect for early finishers!

Perfect for Spanish levels 1, 2, 3, and 4. This bundle supports diverse learning styles and adds an exciting dimension to your curriculum. Equip your students with the tools to explore and celebrate global Spanish-speaking figures while honing their language skills.

Perfect for Hispanic Heritage Month!

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La Inmigración Unidad

• Includes 3 activities
• Readings
• Ties in Perfectly with Desafios Mundiales y la Vida Contemporánea
• Powerpoint for Teachers with 2 videos
• Introduce and guide students through this challenging topic.
• Looks at reasoning of why people immigrate

SPANISH LESSON

La inmigración introduce a los estudiantes al concepto de diversidad cultural. Aprender sobre las razones por las que las personas emigran, los desafíos que enfrentan y las contribuciones que hacen a sus nuevas sociedades puede ayudar a los estudiantes a apreciar y respetar las diferencias culturales.

⭐Incluye 3 actividades

⭐Lecturas Se relaciona perfectamente con Desafíos Mundiales y la Vida Contemporánea

⭐Powerpoint para profesores con 2 videos

⭐Introduce y guía a los estudiantes a través de este tema desafiante.

⭐Analiza el razonamiento de por qué las personas imigran.

Day of the Dead Bundle

What does it include?

• A Coffin Craft
• A Craft where students write about the holiday.
• An explanation of an altar
• 6 Digital Altar Activities- Interactive
• 5 Writing Templates
• 2 Word Searches
• Digital Altar Reflection Worksheet

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Bicultural Study:

Includes readings, 2 poems, questions, project guide, project example and more.☀️

This is perfect for classes that have students that are bicultural, heritage speakers, AP Spanish etc.☀️

This product designed exclusively for Spanish speakers who are ready to embark on an exciting exploration of their bicultural identity. In a world where diversity and multiculturalism are celebrated, we understand the importance of embracing and connecting with your cultural roots while seamlessly adapting to new environments.

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Unleash your students' inner artist!

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Este Field Trip virtual (excursión) le brindara a tus estudiantes todas las herramientas para que sientan que están ahí!

Incluí muchísima información fascinante de la ciudad de México. Es una ciudad tan rica en cultura, arquitectura e historia.

English and Spanish Field Trips and Worksheets

Los estudiantes se divertirán con las facetas interactivas. Lo he hecho como ningún otro Field Trip Virtual. También incluye una guía para que los estudiantes tomen apuntes. Al final del Field Trip incluí unas preguntas para repasar algunos puntos del viaje.

Este viaje es en Español excepto los videos al final.

vamos de excursión

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⭐MOVABLE ACTIVITY

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⭐GUIDE

⭐ONLINE VIRTUAL TRIP

Field Trip Virtual- Mexico City

Excursión virtual la Ciudad de México

This virtual field trip will provide your students with all the tools they need to feel like they're there! I included a lot of fascinating information about Mexico City. It's a city so rich in culture, architecture, and history. The students will have fun with the interactive aspects. I've done it like no other Virtual Field Trip. It also includes a guide for students to take notes. At the end of the field trip, I included some questions to review some points of the journey.

This field trip is in Spanish with the exception of the videos.

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