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Lesson Plan
Library of Congress

Loc: Mexican Immigrants

For Teachers 9th - 10th
As America grew and spilled into bordering lands, people found themselves living two cultures. LOC brings us a comprehensive site that traces the history of Mexican Americans and their culture.
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Lesson Plan
Stanford University

Stanford History Education Group: Mexican Labor in the 1920s [Pdf]

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Review historical documents of Mexican-Americans in the 1920's. Students will address what it was like to be a Mexican in America during this time considering working conditions, home life, etc.
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Website
Other

Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund

For Students 9th - 10th
MALDEF offers many resources to the Mexican American community. Here anyone can learn about public policy, have access to laws regarding citizenship and equal access, and read news and events regarding the Mexican American community.
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Article
Other

Race, Racism and the Law: Are Chicanos the Same as Mexicans?

For Students 9th - 10th
An informative article that describes Spanish people, Hispanics, Latino, Mexican, Mexican-Americans, Hispano, and Chicanos.
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Handout
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: Biographies: Henry G. Cisneros 1947

For Students 3rd - 8th
Visit this site to gain insight into the life of the first Hispanic American to serve as U.S. secretary of HUD (Housing and Urban Developement). Read all about Henry Cisneros' accomplished political career.
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Handout
Arizona State University

Chicana/chicano Experience in Arizona

For Students 9th - 10th
Dual-language site containing images and documents that show the role Mexican Americans have played in the history and development of Arizona.
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Website
Other

Making Face, Making Soul a Chicana Feminist Website

For Students 9th - 10th
A variety of resources for Chicanas, women of Mexican descent in the United States: biographies of Chicanas, poetry, cultural resources, and more.
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Website
Other

Making Face, Making Soul a Chicana Feminist Website

For Students 9th - 10th
Site contains a variety of resources for Chicanas, women of Mexican descent in the United States: biographies of Chicanas, poetry, cultural resources, and more.
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Website
Other

Latino Cultures & History: Hispanic Threads in America

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a general overview of Latino involvement in American history.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Presione Aqui Para Ver Una Imagen Mas Grande Click to View

For Students 9th - 10th
Dual-language site containing images and documents that show the role Mexican Americans have played in the history and development of Arizona.