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Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Rhythms in Poetry: Langston Hughes

For Students 9th - 10th
Poet laureate Langston Hughes is featured in this brief biography highlighting his vast collection of writings, particularly his poetry, which drew upon racial and self awareness in America. See "Langston Hughes Activities" for related...
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Mexico. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
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Article
Immigration and Ethnic History Society

Iehs: Alberto Wilson Iii, "Border Walls in a Globalized Age"

For Students 9th - 10th
This article focuses on issues concerning President Trump's proposed Border Wall with Mexico to stop undocumented immigration.
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Primary
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: List of Wounded During the Storm of Bexar, December 1835

For Students 9th - 10th
View an original spreadsheet denoting casualties and their status after the storming of a Mexican fort at Bexar (now San Antonio), Texas on December 5-10, 1835. Click the link to read a history of the event.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Holidays for Kids: Cinco De Mayo

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Cinco de Mayo. The history and facts about this holiday celebrating the heritage of Mexican Americans.
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Interactive
Mission Tour

Mission Tour: Virtual Tour of California Missions: Secularization

For Students 9th - 10th
This website tells about the emergence of secularization of Spanish California, which resulted in the decline of the missions.
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Graphic
Curated OER

President James L. Polk

For Students 9th - 10th
The Virtual Museum of the City of San Francisco displays the history of the Mexican-American War, including an explanation of border changes in the California and Mexico areas. It also discusses the idea of Manifest Destiny.
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Curated OER

Photograph of Zachary Taylor

For Students 9th - 10th
The Virtual Museum of the City of San Francisco displays the history of the Mexican-American War, including an explanation of border changes in the California and Mexico areas. It also discusses the idea of Manifest Destiny.
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Graphic
Curated OER

The California Naval Militia and the Tampico Incident

For Students 9th - 10th
Thorough history of the Tampico Incident in the context of the Mexican Revolution.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Land Grants

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from SouthwestBooks.org provides this history of the New Mexico land grants is detailed and excellent background for the 1960s Mexican American land grant movement.
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Curated OER

Southwest books.org: Land Grants in Northern New Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from SouthwestBooks.org provides this history of the New Mexico land grants is detailed and excellent background for the 1960s Mexican American land grant movement.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Charro Tradition

For Students 9th - 10th
Short, general article on the Mexican cowboy and the rich history of the culture.
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Graphic
Curated OER

Unesco: Mexico: El Tajin, Pre Hispanic City

For Students 9th - 10th
Located in the state of Veracruz, El Tajin was at its height from the early 9th to the early 13th century. It became the most important centre in north-east Mesoamerica after the fall of the Teotihuacan Empire. Its cultural influence...
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Curated OER

Perry Castaneda Map Collection: Admission of States and Territorial Acquisitions

For Students 9th - 10th
Here's a map to show you when states were added to the Union. It also shows territories and when they were acquired.

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