Flags of Hispanic Countries of Origin Hispanic or Latino? Hispanics and Identity An Overview of American History (World Book Advanced, 2014) U.S. Foreign Assistance to Latin America and the Caribbean Maps of Latin America Hispanic Heritage Month - Teaching About Ethnic and Cultural History How do you ensure that students will get the most out of the instructional time devoted each year to commemorating the history and contributions of the various ethnic and cultural groups we How do you avoid trivializing or marginalizing the group you are exploring with students? are some suggestions for Hispanic Heritage Month. These are also “DOs” applicable to any ethnic or cultural group you are studying throughout the school year. Incorporate Hispanic heritage into the curriculum year-round, not just in September and October. Use Hispanic Heritage Month to deeper” into “dig history and make connections with the past. Continue learning. Explore how to provide an in-depth and thorough understanding of the contributions of Hispanics to the United States. Textbooks often do not contain detailed information about the struggles of ethnic or cultural groups, so use the textbook as just one of many resources. While exploring multiple resources, help your students understand the importance of exploring reliable sources and sources that provide multiple perspectives on history. Relate lessons to other parts of your curriculum, so that focusing on an event or leader, expands upon rather than diverts from your curriculum.
Flags of Hispanic Countries of Origin Hispanic or Latino? Hispanics and Identity An Overview of American History (World Book Advanced, 2014) U.S. Foreign Assistance to Latin America and the Caribbean Maps of Latin America Hispanic Heritage Month - Teaching About Ethnic and Cultural History How do you ensure that students will get the most out of the instructional time devoted each year to commemorating the history and contributions of the various ethnic and cultural groups we How do you avoid trivializing or marginalizing the group you are exploring with students? are some suggestions for Hispanic Heritage Month. These “DOs” are also applicable to any ethnic or cultural group you are studying throughout the school year. Incorporate Hispanic heritage into the curriculum year-round, not just in September and October. Use Hispanic Heritage Month to “dig deeper” into history and make connections with the past. Continue learning. Explore how to provide an in-depth and thorough understanding of the contributions of Hispanics to the United States. Textbooks often do not contain detailed information about the struggles of ethnic or cultural groups, so use the textbook as just one of many resources. While exploring multiple resources, help your students understand the importance of exploring reliable sources and sources that provide multiple perspectives on history. Relate lessons to other parts of your curriculum, so that focusing on an event or leader, expands upon rather than diverts from your curriculum.
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