Instructional Media and Technology Service

Instructional Media and Technology Service

Monthly Curriculum Resources

Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15- October 15, 2005

Sources Available at Wayne RESA’s Instructional Media and Technology Services:

Please note:

· Items listed in the Duplicating Collection do not circulate. Contact RESA TV at 734-334-1437 to make an appointment to duplicate. Free to those who copy the tapes themselves, $10 per tape if RESA makes the copies.

· Items listed in the Circulating Collection are available to check out. Call the circulation desk at 734-334-1595.

· Items listed in the Reference or Periodical Collection are available to use in the Resource Center only.

D’Arcangelo, M. (1994). Multicultural education. [Video cassette]. One 40 minute video cassette that promotes an understanding of multicultural education by demonstrating the philosophy, curriculum, parents / community involvement, and staff development practices employed in three diverse school settings. Produced by Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. (LC1099.3.M89 Circulating Collection).

Gale Research (1993). The Hispanic – American Almanac. A reference work on Hispanics in the United States. (E184.S75.H557 Reference Collection).

Harris, V.J. (1997). Using multiethnic literature in the K-8 classroom. Contents include chapters on selecting literature for a multicultural curriculum, Mexican American children’s literature, toward developing a multicultural perspective, and more. (LC1099.U7 Circulating Collection).

Lehman, J. (1999). Gale encyclopedia of multicultural America: Primary documents. Includes bibliographical references and index. Primary documents, including letters, articles, cartoons, photos and songs, illuminate the experience of culture groups in the U.S. from colonial times to the present. (E184.A1.G15 Reference Collection).

vonDassanowsky, D. (2000). Gale encyclopedia of multicultural America. Essays on approximately 150 culture groups of the U.S., from Acadians to Yupiats. Covers their history, acculturation and assimilation, family and community dynamics, language and religion. (E184.A1.G14 Reference Collection).

Video Streaming Resources:

Below is a sample of videos available for licensed Wayne County users, these videos are available at: http://streaming.resa.net. For help accessing additional videos, contact Anupam Chugh at chugha@resa.net

Geography of Mexico and Central America

Mexico and the countries in Central America occupy a natural land bridge between the United States and South America. Chapters include the landscape of Mexico and Central America, living with natural hazards, Guatemala's coffee economy, and the disappearing forests of Panama. Includes teachers' guides and correlations.

Mexico: The Heritage

Many factors have played a part in defining the heritage of the modern Mexican citizen. This program examines the strongest influences and how they have affected modern life in Mexico. A history of Mexico's relations with the United States is included. Includes teachers’ guides and correlations.

Mexico: Its People, History, and Government

Mexico's colorful history comes alive in this captivating presentation - from the Olmecs, Toltec, Mayan and Aztec ruins to the fall of Aztec ruler Montezuma II. Other historical events covered include the Spanish colonial period, Mexican independence from Spain to the Mexican-American War, political instability of the late 19th and 20th centuries, the domination of the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) and the democratization of Mexican society starting in the 1990s. Mexico's governmental structure is briefly covered and living patterns of Mexicans today-in both cities and rural areas-are shown. Closed captioned. Includes blackline masters, teachers’ guides, and correlations.

Web Resources:

A to Z Teacher Stuff – Mexico Theme

(Online). Available: http://atozteacherstuff.com/Themes/Mexico/ (21 September 2005). Links to lesson plans organized by grade level.

Awesome Library – Social Studies Hispanic American

(Online). Available: http://www.awesomelibrary.org/Classroom/Social_Studies/Multicultural/Hispanic_American.html (21 September 2005).

This site links to lesson plans, lists, materials and resources for Hispanic American information.

Educator’s Reference Desk – Hispanic / Latino

(Online). Available: http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/print.cgi/Resources/Specific_Populations/Minority_Groups/Hispanic--Latino.html (21 September 2005). Internet sites and organizations relevant to this population.

Fact Monster – Hispanic Heritage Month

(Online). Available: http://www.factmonster.com/spot/hhm1.html (21 September 2005). Includes biographies, crosswords, quizzes, and featured countries.

Scholastic – Celebrate Hispanic Heritage

(Online). Available: http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/hispanic/index.htm (21 September 2005). This site links to information on Hispanic history, famous Latinos, Latinos in history, teacher’s guides and more.

Teacher Vision – Hispanic Heritage Month

(Online). Available: http://www.teachervision.fen.com/page/6629.html?detoured=1 (21 September 2005). This site includes links for music, foreign language, language arts, social studies and more.

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