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PBS

Latino Americans: Timeline of Important Dates

For Students 4th - 12th Standards
From 1500-2000, an interactive timeline details important events related to Latino Americans. Next, to each date are small, yet informative blurbs—some of which include videos. 
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Unit Plan
Smithsonian Institution

Latino Patriots

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Pupils may not be familiar with Bernardo de Gálvez or Juan Seguín, but these Latinx patriots played important roles in American history. Using biographies of the Revolutionary War hero and Texan politician, historians consider how Latinx...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

American Revolutionary War: Two Sides...Two Perspectives

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Young scholars investigate the American Revolutionary War era from the perspective of Britain and the American colonists by researching causes, effects, events and people. They compare the views of the Colonists, and the British and...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Bernardo de G??lvez: Supporter of the American Revolution

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore the assistance to the American Revolution provided by Spain. Through class discussion and research, they gather information about Bernardo de Galvez and his role during the Revolutionary War. Students synthesize...
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Curated OER

Proud To Be Latino

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers examine and research their Latino heritage. As a class, they read a poem and write their own individual poem about their pride in being Latino. To end the activity, they read their poems to the class and discuss their...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Embodied Presidency Wilson

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Young scholars take a closer look at U.S. intervention in Mexico. In this 20th century history lesson, students examine primary documents to consider why the United States entered the Mexican War and then write DBQ essays on the topic.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Study of the Spanish-Speaking People of Texas: Immigration

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students identify the meaning of the following terms: immigrant, immigration, migrate, and assimilation. They identify reasons that immigrant groups came to Texas and explain where groups settle and the influence these groups have on...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Revolt of Juan "Cheno" Cortina

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders examine the social and cultural impact of immigrant groups and the oppression of ethnic minorities with a focus on the role of Juan Cortina in Mexico. In small groups they discuss what a revolutionary is, read and discuss...
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Other

Pa'lante Latino: Galvez's Contribution to the American Revolutionary War

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the contributions of Spanish governor Bernando De Galvez during the American Revolutionary War. Deemed a war hero, Galvez's efforts for freedom have made him a legacy within Latino society.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: The Latino Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
Section overview on the Latino Movement in which Hispanic Americans pushed for civil rights in post World War II America.
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Other

Somos Primos: Hispanic Heritage and Diversity Issues

For Students 9th - 10th
Access is free. Articles explore topics such as Hispanic heritage, the Black/Latino connection, and Hispanic patriots involved in the American revolution. There is a database through which users post surnames they are hoping to trace the...
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Activity
Mex Connect

Mex Connect: Mexican Art, Authors and Artisans

For Students 9th - 10th
The listing of Mexican artists, artisans, authors, and art makes it easy to "pick and choose." Oodles of information here.