NATIONAL STANDARDS: COMMUNICATION, CONNECTIONS, COMMUNITIES
One of the best ways to explore Hispanic Heritage Month is to learn about the past history of Hispanic peoples in order to obtain a better understanding of who Hispanics are today. Our Hispanic roots can be traced back centuries with roots both in the Iberian Peninsula and the Americas. It is important to study our roots from both perspectives in order to understand who Hispanics are today.
Activity: Students work in small groups to research information and from that research develop a PowerPoint, a collage with illustrations and written descriptions on a display board, or a pamphlet on one of the topics listed below or a topic of their choice with teacher approval.
