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Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week, which was observed during the week that included September 15 and September 16. The observance was expanded in 1988 to a month-long celebration (September 15 – October 15). America celebrates the culture and traditions of those who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America and the Caribbean. September 15 was chosen as the starting point for the celebration because it is the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively." This site includes some interesting data. Hispanic Heritage Month From Fact Monster.com "Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15, the anniversary of independence for five Latin American countries — Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico declared its independence on September 16, and Chile on September 18." Included on this site are: Features • Famous Firsts by Hispanic Americans New! • Hispanic Americans by the Numbers • Spanish Loan Words • Cesar Chavez • Countries of Origin • Spanish Accents • Hispanics in Congress • Where Spanish is Spoken • Hispanic Holidays • Spanish Place Names • Preference for Racial or Ethnic Terminology • Notable Books by Mexican and Mexican-American Authors Fun Stuff from Infoplease • Hangman: Hispanic Americans • Crossword: Hispanic Heritage • Quiz: Latin Entertainers • Quiz: Hispanic Americans Quizzes from BRAIN QUEST® • Cultural Spanish Quiz • Latin Geography Quiz • More Latin Geography Quiz • People in History Quiz • Latin Trivia Quiz Population Statistics • Countries of Birth of the Foreign-Born Population, 1850–2000 • Top Ten Places of 100,000 or More Population with the Highest Percent Hispanic, 2000 • Population of the United States by Race and Hispanic Origin • Educational Attainment by Race and Hispanic Origin • U.S. Hispanic/Latino Population • Families by Type, Race, and Hispanic Origin, 2002 • Census 2000 Statistics by Demographic Economic Statistics • Median Income of Households by Selected Characteristics • The Wage Gap • Homeownership Rates Celebrate Hispanic Heritage From Scholastic "This comprehensive Web site includes activities for students in grades 4 through 7. Use the activities during Hispanic Heritage Month or at other times of the year. Through the study of important history-making discoveries, events, and people, students learn about Hispanic heritage in America. Provided are: a project description, learning objectives, and various project components; assessment tools, rubrics, and project test; lesson planning suggestions; national standards correlations; suggestions for cross-curricular extensions; a biography skill sheet; additional print and online resources." Mexican Independence Day For Grades 3-5 "This activity about Mexico is for students in grades 3 through 5. The activity can be used at any time, or it can be used to coincide with Mexican Independence Day, September 16. An age-appropriate narrative about Mexico is followed by a variety of classroom suggestions, with an emphasis on the meaning of tradition." Famous Hispanics in the World and History From Coloquio.com "Dedicated to famous Hispanics, both historical and current, this Web page consists of an alphabetical listing of names linked to brief biographical information and photographs. Included in this biographical archive are statesmen, artists, musicians, military leaders, writers, rulers, athletes, and explorers from all over the world. This list could be the starting point for individual research projects on prominent and influential Hispanics." National Hispanic Heritage Month From the Library of Congress "The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society." This site includes: • Exploring the Early Americas • Hispanic American Veterans • Mesilla, New Mexico: History and Architecture of a Border Town • David Alfaro Siqueiros: Self-Portraits in Art and Writing • Teaching Hispanic Heritage Hispanic Americans From the Library of Congress "Explore the culture, contributions and interactions of Hispanic peoples in North America through rare maps, historical documents from the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, local histories, recorded songs, interactive games, and detailed online bibliographies." Hispanic Heritage Teaching Resouces From Smithsonian Education from "People, Places and Events on Stamps" to "Lowriding" to "Beyond Baseball: The Life of Roberto Clemente" to "Letters from Home," this site has many interesting avenues to explore. Hispanic Heritage Month From Colorín Colorado "Colorín Colorado salutes the rich history of Hispanic culture with games, books, activities, and fun! Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 to October 15, is a great way to celebrate a family legacy and expose students to world traditions. Explore the following: • Fun activities — Send an encouraging e-card to a student you know. Read great kids' books about Latino culture. Play word games in Spanish. Download a poster. Enjoy! • Information — About Latino cultures and values, plus many resources to help your English language learners (ELLs) get ahead. • Ready-to-use — From webcasts & podcasts to toolkits and sampler packs, these resources help PreK-12 educators. • More resources — Find links to other organizations and resources to help you celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month." Social Science Mandate New for January 1, 2010! Public Act 096-0629 of the Illinois General Assembly was signed by Governor Quinn on August 24, 2009: "To reinforce the study of the role and contributions of Hispanics, such curriculum shall include the study of events related to the forceful removal and illegal deportation of Mexican-American U.S. citizens during the Great Depression." This instructional mandated becomes affective January 1, 2010. You can trace the actions of each chamber for this bill on this link. A Wise Latina Woman: Reflections on Sonia Sotomayor From Teaching Tolerance Sonia Nieto reflects on the nomination of the first Latina to sit on the U.S. Supreme Court. Sonia Nieto is a noted education scholar and co-chair of Teaching Tolerance’s Teaching Diverse Students Initiative (TDSi) Advisory Committee. Latinos and the Fourteenth Amendment: A Primary Document Activity From Teaching Tolerance "The history of any of us is the history of all of us. As Hispanic Heritage Month begins, [Teachning Tolerance is] pleased to offer a standards-based lesson plan on Hernandez v. Texas, the court case that defined Latinos as 'a class apart' and set the stage for the Latino Civil Rights Movement." "In this lesson, students will work in pairs and use expert reading strategies to analyze the Court’s ruling in Hernandez v. Texas. After participating in a carousel discussion, students will write a three-minute paper describing how the United States would be different if the Court had reached an alternate conclusion." Essential Questions include: • How can individual rights be protected within the context of majority rule? • Why do we have laws? What could happen if we didn’t? • How does the past influence current generations? • What do good readers do when the text doesn’t make sense? • How can I "read between the lines"? What does the author really mean? • What is the gist? What are the main ideas? Celebre el mes de la herencia hispana From USA.gov Información general General Information) and Conozca la cultura hispana (Learn About the Hispanic Culture)! Facts for Features From the U.S. Census Bureau "According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Hispanics are the fastest-growing minority group in the U.S. and comprise approximately 15 percent of the population." Celebrating Hispanic Heritage! From Biography.com "From a single parent home in the South Bronx to a spot on the Supreme Court, Justice Sonia Sotomayor's rise is an American dream fulfilled." This site provides valuable resources for learning about the rich contributions Hispanics have made to this country and the world. This site is available in both English and Spanish.

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