Instructional Media and Technology Service

Instructional Media and Technology Service

Monthly Curriculum Resources

Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15- October 15, 2003

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.

Vecoli, R. J. (1995) Gale Encyclopedia of Multicultural America. This two volume set has information on distinct ethnic, ethno religious, or Native American groups in America. Sections include an overview, language, religion, politics and government, individual and group contributions, media, organizations and associations, and sources for additional study. (E184.A1.G14 Reference Collection).

Gale Research (1991) Who’s Who Among Hispanic Americans. Presents short biographies of famous Hispanic Americans. (CT276A BK Reference Collection).

Music Educators National Conference (1991). Teaching music with a multicultural approach. [Video recording]. Four videocassettes, 30 minutes each. Presents a symposium focusing on the need to understand the diversity of musical expression in our country. Covers the music of: African Americans, American Indians, Asian Americans and Hispanic Americans. (MT1A Circulating collection).

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

Holiday Facts and Fun: Cinco de Mayo

At a special assembly, performers from San Antonio's famed Guadalupe Cultural Center present a pageant that explains the historical significance of Cinco de Mayo. Animated maps and historical pictures are used in the presentation to help students better understand the holiday's historical roots. Later, youngsters visit a lively, colorful mercado (market) set up in the school's gymnasium. The program ends at the Baldares home, where one Mexican-American family, proud of its ethnic heritage, celebrates the holiday with games (piñata and cascarones), stories about life in Mexico, a huge Mexican feast, and dancing. Includes teacher’s guide.

Mexico: Its Land, Resources, and Economy

Many students think Mexico is a land of deserts and cacti. As this program shows, our neighbor to the south is much more. The title highlights landforms and resources within this country's sic major regions. Dramatic and colorful footage reveals the true nature of Mexico's geographical diversity with breath-taking scenes of volcanoes, rivers, canyons, mountains, plateaus, deserts and rainforests. Also, see Mexico's transition to a free-market economy explained in simple, easily understood terms as well as the major components of its economy. Includes correlations to Michigan standards, black line masters, and a teacher’s guide.

Central America Today: The Geography of Central America

A region rich in natural beauty and abounding with geologic activity, Central America has an exciting and diverse geography. This video illustrates how the region was formed geologically, and vivid footage depicts the primary geographic features of the region: volcanoes, lakes, mountains, coastal lowlands and jungles. The geographical, political and cultural boundaries of the seven countries are examined. The climate, vegetation, and natural resources of each country is discussed, including how they affect the region's agricultural produce, manufacturing, and exports. Transportation systems are also explored, especially the international route through the Panama Canal. Includes correlations to Michigan standards, and a teacher’s guide.

Web Resources:

Chicana and Chicano Space – A Thematic, Inquiry-Based Art Education Resource

(Online). Available: http://mati.eas.asu.edu:8421/ChicanArte/index.html (6 August, 2003). This is an excellent resource for exploring Hispanic artwork. Links to pictures of art with information about the artwork, information about the artist, points for discussion, etc.

ERIC Multicultural Education Lesson Plans

(Online). Available: http://askeric.org/cgi-bin/lessons.cgi/Social_Studies/Multicultural_Education (30 July, 2003). This site has links to several useful multicultural lesson plans, and one specifically for Hispanic Culture. The lesson plan includes

Latin America Database – Lesson Plans

(Online). Available: http://ladb.unm.edu/retanet/plans/ (6 August, 2003). This site allows access to 65 lesson plans dealing with Latin America, the Caribbean, and culture studies.

New York Times Daily Lesson Plan – The Roots of American Culture

(Online). Available http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/lessons/19990920monday.html?searchpv=learning_lessons (30 July, 2003). This site presents a detailed lesson plan appropriate for grades 6 – 12 in which students explore the notion of culture and the influence of Latino culture on the United States.

Scholastic – Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

(Online). Available: http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/hispanic/index.htm (6 August, 2003). Links include Hispanic history in the Americas; meet famous Latinos; Latinos in history; my heritage; pinata concentration game; and teachers guide with lesson plans, assessment and rubrics.

Teacher Vision – Hispanic Heritage Month

(Online). Available: http://www.teachervision.fen.com/lesson-plans/lesson-6629.html (6 August, 2003). This site has printables, quizzes, reference sources, ideas for social studies, language arts, and music.

U.S. Census Bureau – Facts and Features for Hispanic Heritage Month

(Online). Available: http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/2002/cb02ff15.html (6 August, 2003). This site has statistical information useful for student research, including population, family statistics, income, coming to America, etc.

Yale-New Have Teachers Institute – Understanding Latino / Hispanic Culture and History Through The Use of Children’s Literature

(Online). Available: http://www.cis.yale.edu/ynhti/curriculum/units/1997/2/97.02.06.x.html (6 August, 2003). This site includes background information, sample lesson plans, and a bibliography.

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