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Legislative Trends and Power Sharing Among Hispanic Americans in Congress, 1977–2012

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Bilingual education, voting rights, and Congressional redistricting come up often in the news. Explore these topics from another view—the perspectives of Hispanic members of Congress. Activities include an article with comprehension and discussion questions and various projects, including role-playing and collaborative research activities.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
civil rights, the civil rights movement, the voting rights act, voting rights, voting, bilingualism, hispanic culture, congress, the cold war, the house of representatives, the united states senate, legislators, the legislative branch
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Instructional Ideas
  • Debate the need for bilingual education using the policies of a particular Hispanic member of Congress
Classroom Considerations
  • The last installment in the four-part Hispanic Americans in Congress unit
  • Teachers may need to update the lesson to bring it into a more modern context
Pros
  • The lesson allows for an in-depth exploration of important news stories
  • Activities can be tailored to allow for pupil choice and individual or group work
Cons
  • None