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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

This Land Is Your Land

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students explore the many faces of America through the video, "This Land Is Your Land." They discuss places they may have visited and record their responses. Students create symbols that respresent the riches of America.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Letter From a Folklorist

For Students 7th - 8th
In this letter from a folklorist worksheet, students read a letter from a folklorist to discover more about this career. The letter describes the importance of this field and aspects of the job.
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Website
Cengage Learning

Gale: Hispanic Heritage Biographies: Americo Paredes

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography about Americo Paredes (1915-1999 CE), the Hispanic writer, folklorist, cultural advocate, and scholar. His works helped to preserve Mexican American culture.