12th Grade Hispanic Heritage Month Resources

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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Color By Number features cute and adorable coloring page of CACTUS . This fun coloring pages will help children master their numbers and improve their manual dexterity through coloring. Little ones will enjoy learning the numbers and coloring the pictures. It also helps in developing fine motor skills, counting, number recognition, eye-hand coordination and improves pen controls.

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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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Documental acerca de un activista mexicano que buscaba lo mejor para su pueblo y la conservación de la mariposa monarca. Este documental lo recomiendo para los niveles de español avanzados. Esta guía solamente viene en español. Esta guía fue difícil crear ya que trata de política y el crimen organizado, pero vale la pena compartirles una guía para sus estudiantes. Espero y les ayude y les guste.

This is a nonfiction biographical reading passage about Frida Kahlo as a Latina Changemaker and a Female Leader. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Hispanic Heritage Month and Women's History Month.

DIFFERENTIATED LEVELS FOR ALL LEARNERS

- Early elementary (1-3)

- Upper elementary (4-6)

- Complex Readers (7-12)

*Each newsletter is 2 pages.

Information on...

➡️ Early Life

➡️ Career

➡️ Interesting Facts

➡️ Influence

INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader. Perfect for close reading!

• Colored and black-line version
• Reading comprehension questions for early elementary (1-3) and separate worksheet for upper elementary (4-6)

The POWERPOINT digital MINI-LESSON contains :

10 colorful slides introducing elements of Hispanic culture such as language, music, geographic location, food, religion, Hispanic-American contributors and authors. Each slide is filled with photos, maps, as well as, music and video links. This is the perfect prelude to Hispanic short story lessons .

Students roll the dice to unravel a magical and exciting tapestry of settings, protagonists, antagonists, conflicts, and Hispanic Heritage month-themed elements, igniting creativity and narrative fluency! Perfect for narrative writing units, centers, daily writing, public speaking practice, Fun Friday, and more!

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• Story Elements (examples: talking doll, scraping noises on a window, radioactive spider)

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with our Vibrant Notebook:

Honor Hispanic Heritage Month with our stunning notebook gift.

The cover is adorned with colorful flowers,and colored pages symbolizing diversity and beauty.

Perfect for Spanish classes with ample space for language practice.

Ideal for learners and educators, aiding vocabulary and verb conjugations.

Explore the rich culture, history, and traditions within its pages.

Thoughtful gift for those passionate about Hispanic culture and language.

Durable design ensures your notes are preserved for years.

A tribute to the remarkable contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities.

Immerse yourself in this cultural celebration with our special notebook.

Order today and embrace the spirit of Hispanic Heritage Month!

You will receive A ZIP folder that includes:

• A PDF & PNG Files.
• 80 Pages
• Resolution: 300 DPI.
• Size: 8.5 x11 In.

Have fun and enjoy!

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with our vibrant collection of coloring pages and worksheets! Perfect for classrooms and homeschool settings, these activities highlight influential Hispanic figures and their contributions, offering a fun and educational way to engage students. From historical leaders to cultural icons, each page helps students learn about Hispanic heritage while practicing essential skills. Ideal for back-to-school lessons, these resources provide a seamless blend of creativity and education, inspiring young minds while supporting your teaching goals.

Hispanic figures included in this resource are:

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Bob Menendez Cantinflas Carmen Miranda Celia Cruz Cesar Chavez Desi Arnaz Diego Rivera Dolores Huerta El Santo Ellen Ochoa Emiliano Zapata Eva Peron France Cordova Frida Kahlo Gary Soto Gloria Estefan Helen Rodriguez-Trias Irma Rangel Joan Baez Jose M. Hernandez Laurie Hernandez Lin Manuel Miranda Lionel Messi Luis Walter Alvarez Mario Molina Oscar De La Hoya Oscar De La Renta Pablo Neruda Pablo Picasso Pancho Villa Pele Quiara Alegria Hudes Rigoberta Menchu Rita Moreno Roberto Clemente Sandra Cisneros Selena sheila E. soledad O'Brien sonia Sotomayor tito Puente ✅You will receive A ZIP folder that includes✅

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This inquiry based lesson will vicariously draw your students into the lives, circumstances, and struggle for social justice as they engage in the analysis of three primary sources. Specifically, this resource will have students;

• Discuss and analyze the motivations and philosophy of César Chávez
• Understand the problems faced by farmworkers in California's central valley and beyond. 
• Analyze primary sources related to the meaning and context of the Chicano Rights Movement.

The primary sources include;

1. Photograph taken on December 19, 1969 outside of a Safeway supermarket in Seattle, WA (strike and boycott led by Cesar Chavez)
2. Speech given by César Chavez to the Commonwealth Club of California on Sept 9, 1984.
3. Viva La Causa Documentary film- the grape strike and boycott led by César Chávez and Dolores Huerta in the 1960s. The film shows how thousands of people from across the nation joined in a struggle for justice for the most exploited people in our country — the workers who put food on our tables.

Materials Include:

• Teacher Reference Guide
• Google (10) Slide Presentation
• Interactive Guided Notes Handout
• Economics Chart

If you liked this lesson see other related lessons here:

• American Japanese Internment
• Unit BUNDLE- Reconstruction, Jim Crow & the KKK
• Jim Crow: Separate and Unequal
• Women's Suffrage: Iron Jawed Angels (Comparing Sources)
• Civil Rights Movements: Then and Today
• The Ku Klux Klan: The Past & Today
• Proposing a 28th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
• 'The Quotable Rebel' Activity: First Day of School

Need an engaging resource for secondary ESL ELL Sped or Gen Ed students for Latin X & Hispanic Heritage Month? This Google Slides choice board lets secondary students have CHOICE in the videos they watch then gives them guided language frames to reflect and synthesize on what they've learned!

What's included:

• 8 Google Slides for students with video options and writing prompts and language frames for responses
• A slide for background knowledge to help students understand the topic
• Engaging linked YouTube videos to celebrate and learn about Hispanic and Latino leaders and influential change-makers
• 2 TEACHER SLIDES with directions AND one slide to present AFTER the students are done for group or partner discussion
• Extra video options for students that end early
• Vocabulary to help support learning
• Writing: Reflection and Analysis of videos
• Writing: Synthesizing the importance of LatinX & Hispanic Heritage Month
• PERFECT for a sub or a day of independent learning so YOU can grade!

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!

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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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This activity will depict a beautiful art piece of a Platillo Tradicional de Mole. This painting is from my favorite Mexican Artist and Book Illustrator Cecilia Pando.

I believe in Game Based Learning and Project Based Learning in the classroom.
This activity is part of my Gamify your Classroom Project.

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The benefits of using games in language-learning can be summed up in nine points.
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2.They promote communicative competence.

3.Games create a meaningful context for language use.

4.They increase learning motivation.

5.Games help reduce learning anxiety.

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8.They construct a cooperative learning environment.

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Celebrate Women's History Month and Hispanic Heritage Month with this comprehensive informational reading passage and trifold research report template on Frida Kahlo, a renowned artist, influential figure, and Latina changemaker. Perfect for student research projects on Women's History or influential Hispanic figures.

***Reading Passages***

DIFFERENTIATED LEVELS FOR ALL LEARNERS

- Early elementary (1-3)

- Upper elementary (4-6)

- Complex Readers (7-12)

*Each newsletter is 2 pages.

Information on...

➡️ Early Life

➡️ Career

➡️ Interesting Facts

➡️ Influence

***Reading Comprehension Questions!***

These questions are differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader, making it ideal for close reading activities.

Features:

• Colored and Black-Line Versions: Available in both vibrant color and easy-to-print black-line formats.
• Reading Comprehension Questions: Tailored for early elementary (grades 1-3) and a separate worksheet for upper elementary (grades 4-6).

***Trifold***

How It Works:

1. Choose a Subject: Students select an individual to research. This could be anyone from historical figures, scientists, artists, to contemporary leaders or influencers. Frida Kahlo is pre-filled in one version of this template.
2. Fill in the Blanks: The template guides students through the research process. They'll fill in key sections, providing biographical information, accomplishments, and the impact of the chosen individual.
3. Present to the Class: The completed reports become the basis for engaging class presentations, encouraging students to express themselves confidently and articulately.

Why Choose Our Template:

• Time-Saving: No need to create a research template from scratch. Our product saves you time and ensures a standardized approach to student research projects.
• Engagement: Transform mundane research projects into exciting opportunities for self-discovery and exploration.
• Skill Development: Equip your students with essential research, organization, and presentation skills that will serve them well in their academic and professional journeys.

Perfect for classrooms celebrating Women's History Month and Hispanic Heritage Month, this Frida Kahlo Reading Passage + Research Report Template will inspire students to learn about and appreciate the incredible contributions of this Latina changemaker.

"The Circuit" By Francisco Jimenez: This introductory PowerPoint lesson provides digital pre-reading information for the story’s author and genre. Bold photo visuals and engaging video clips support the story details. The lesson includes an in-depth vocabulary study, practice, assessment, and printable organizers.

This standard-aligned material is for use with whole group, small group, or independent work for regular ed, learning support, ESL or virtual/homeschool classrooms

PowerPoint Slides:

1. **Author Biography** This adds depth to the lesson, allowing students to appreciate the story in the context of the author's life experience.

2. **Setting**Highly informative slides include maps, historical images and intriguing video links allowing students to have a deeper understanding of the location and time-period in which the story takes place. This is a crucial element when preparing students to read outside their own worldview.

3.**Bold Photos: ** Visual learners will thrive with our visually appealing slides, featuring bold and relevant images that help reinforce vocabulary concepts and make learning more engaging.

4. **Vocab with Concise Definitions and Part of Speech: ** Our lesson provides clear and concise definitions for challenging vocabulary words, ensuring that students understand the meaning of each word in context. Understanding the parts of speech is crucial for effective language comprehension. Our lesson includes sections dedicated to identifying the part of speech for each vocabulary word.

Vibrant Vocab slides (accompany, acquire, clasp, detect, dizzy, drone, foreman, hesitantly, instinct, original, peak, signaling, stained, sunset, thoroughly, husky)

5.**Quizlet Practice Link ** Reinforce learning and encourage self-assessment with Quizlet practice tailored to the vocabulary words covered in the lesson. This interactive tool allows students to review and quiz themselves.

6. **Time-period Facts, Photos and Links** Helping students visualize and comprehend the story's historical context, deepening their understanding of the events and culture depicted in the story.

7. **Link to Time-period Music** Immersing students in the cultural atmosphere of the era, promoting an emotional connection.

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Plus, each ZIP file comes with a PDF folder containing printable worksheets to be used with the lesson!

**Grammar Sort**

Strengthen language skills with integrated grammar review sections, ensuring students can apply the vocabulary words correctly in their own writing and communication.

**Connotation Sort**

Dive deeper into vocabulary nuances by exploring the connotations of words, helping students grasp the subtle shades of meaning and usage.

**Context Clues Sentences, Word Bank and Key: **

Our lesson includes carefully curated sentences that employ context clues, enabling students to decipher word meanings from surrounding text. This fosters independent comprehension skills. These worksheets can be used for practice or assessment.

**Vocabulary Organizer**

This worksheet allows the students to infer the meaning from the animated vocabulary slide. After students complete the organizer, it is a great reference sheet.

**Synonym and Antonym Word Study**

The graphic organizer allows the students to explore the variations in meaning of the new vocabulary word.

DIGITAL USES IN THE CLASSROOM:

· Introduce new story

· Provide backstory to text

· Stimulate group discussion

· Create predictions about text

· Use as distance learning resource

· Post on webpage for review

· Add to electronic notebooks

· Provide test review

· Prompt Writing or Research assignments

· Grammar study / parts of speech

· Discuss Word Connotation

Please be sure to view the preview and watch the video for detailed images and descriptions of the lesson.

This lesson is also available in Google Slides.

Enjoy!

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Hours of fun for themed Number Search Puzzles lovers. enjoy by searching with family and friends with this exciting puzzle pages . All ages!
Number Search Puzzle pages is perfect for those who want to improve their knowledge and have challenge during free times.

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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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This movie guide is 100% in Spanish.

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➡️1 Activity is True and False with a Coloring Page to Demonstrate Comprehension

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➡️1 Typical Movie guide questions that helps students dig-in deeper than your usual movie guide questions.

These questions will challenge students to think about responses.

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