MarcoPolo Celebrates Hispanic Heritage
Month
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Buenos Dias! Each year, America honors the important contributions made by Hispanic/Latino Americans by celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins on September 15th and continues through October 15th. Hispanics were among the first settlers to arrive in America, and their cultural influence extends to Africa, Europe, the Caribbean and the Americas. |
MarcoPolo has a vast collection of resources including rich,
interactive lessons to help you explore Hispanic/Latino heritage, culture and
tradition with your students. Join us in celebrating this month by sparking
students' interest with the warm-up activities listed below. Make sure you
scroll down completely so you can link directly to additional dynamic
Hispanic-related lessons featured on MarcoPolo.
Warm-Up Activities:
Present these warm-up activities to your students, then click on the links
to MarcoPolo lessons to bring Hispanic culture and tradition into your
classroom.
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How might a person's Hispanic heritage influence the symbolism used in
his or her art? Learn how one artist expresses his Hispanic heritage in "The
Torres-Garcia Symbolism Unit" (Grades
9-12). |
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Do you think it is important to maintain strict control over U.S./
Mexico border crossings? Research the facts about the "United
States/Mexico Border" (Grades
9-12). |
| Image courtesy of Xpeditions | |
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Which of the following items might you find at a Day of the Dead
celebration? A) Flowers & candles B) Fireworks C) Plastic Skeletons D) None of the above E) All of the above (The answer is "E.") Learn more about "Day of the
Dead" traditions (Grades 3-12).
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| Image courtesy of Jacalyn Lopez Garcia | |
Resources:
Prepare
for Hispanic Heritage Month by visiting ARTSEDGE and EDSITEment. These MarcoPolo Partners each showcase
a collection of online and print resources about Hispanic culture, history and
art.
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"AmericArtes" (All Grades) (ARTSEDGE, Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts) This special ARTSEDGE resource highlights complete lesson plans and links to information about Hispanic culture and art. "National
Hispanic Heritage Month" (All
Grades) |
| Image courtesy of AmericArtes |
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Links to Featured Resources and
Lessons:
"Torres-Garcia Symbolism Unit" (Grades
9-12)
(ARTSEDGE,
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts)
http://www.marcopolo-education.org/partner/15ae_unit.cfm
Students will learn about the development of symbolism in modern art by
studying noted Hispanic artist Joaquin
Torres-Garcia.
"The United States/Mexico Border" (Grades
9-12)
(Xpeditions, National Geographic Society)
http://www.marcopolo-education.org/partner/15xp_usmexico.cfm
Students will research daily life, industries and the political situation
along the United States/Mexico border.
"Day of the Dead" (Grades 3-12)
(ARTSEDGE, Kennedy Center for
the Performing Arts)
http://www.marcopolo-education.org/partner/15ae_day.cfm
In this visual arts lesson, students will study Day of the Dead customs in
Mexico, Central America and South
America.
"AmericArtes" (All Grades)
(ARTSEDGE, Kennedy Center for the Performing
Arts)
http://www.marcopolo-education.org/partner/15ae_americartes.cfm
Visit this special ARTSEDGE
resource to find complete lesson plans and links to information about Hispanic
culture and history.
"National Hispanic Heritage Month" (All
Grades)
(EDSITEment, National Endowment for the
Humanities)
http://www.marcopolo-education.org/partner/15ed_nathisp.cfm
EDSITEment has a selection of reviewed resources to help your students
explore the history and artistic heritage of the Hispanic people whose culture
has roots in Europe, Africa and the Americas.
"Images of Science" (Grades K-2)
(Science NetLinks, American
Association for the Advancement of Science)
http://www.marcopolo-education.org/partner/15sci_images.cfm
Students will explore the diversity of science through web sites devoted to
minority scientists from around the world.
"Mi Canto" ("My Song") (Grades 5-8)
(ARTSEDGE, Kennedy Center for
the Performing Arts)
http://www.marcopolo-education.org/partner/15ae_micanto.cfm
Students will create an original poem in Spanish, reflecting their own
personality traits and life goals.
"ˇAmérica, sin fronteras!" (Grades 6-8)
(ARTSEDGE, Kennedy Center for
the Performing Arts)
http://www.marcopolo-education.org/partner/15ae_america.cfm
Students will explore the meaning of the word "America" by listening to a
Spanish-language rock song.
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