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Baltimore County Public Schools
Hispanic Heritage Month
Resource Packet
Developed and Distributed by
Office of Equity and Assurance
2005
HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
RESOURCE PACKET
Acknowledgments
The Baltimore County Public Schools Office of Equity and Assurance gratefully
acknowledges the cooperation and contributions of several websites referenced
throughout this document in the production of this publication. The activities included
herein are either reproduced with permission or in the public domain.
Packet Prepared by:
Dr. Barbara Dezmon
Assistant to the Superintendent
Ms. Cheryl Brooks
Specialist
Mrs. Carol Morgan
Administrative Assistant
BCPS
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Hispanic Heritage Month
Resource Packet
Table of Contents
Page
Acknowledgments
i
Introduction
2
Celebration Ideas for All Ages
3
Elementary Activities and Lessons
7
Secondary Activities and Lessons
44
Notable Hispanic Americans
67
Timeline of Hispanic History
77
Hispanic Holidays and Celebrations
100
Hispanic Heritage Events
103
Website Resources
106
Hispanic Heritage Month
Introduction
The materials included in this document are distributed in recognition of Hispanic
Heritage Month and are intended for use by schools and teachers. Hispanic Heritage
Month occurs from September 15th to October 15th. The learning activities address
elementary through secondary grades.
On September 17, 1968, the U.S. Government passed a public law to recognize
the accomplishments of Hispanic American citizens and created Public Law 90-498
¡°National Hispanic Heritage Week,¡± which was celebrated during the week of
September 15. This law was later expanded and amended on September 15 1998, and
proclaimed as ¡°National Hispanic Heritage Month.¡± Each year since then, Hispanic
Heritage Month is celebrated across the United States from September 15 through
October 15. This month is celebrated to honor the cultural diversity and unique
contributions of the Hispanic community in the United States, which includes people
from at least 20 different Spanish-speaking countries.
Celebrating this month and making all students aware of its importance is
essential because it enables our society to become aware of and respect what
Hispanics have accomplished and contributed and of their capacity to make even
greater contributions to the society. Also, we hope that this will instill in the present
generation of Hispanic American students a renewed spirit of confidence in their
heritage.
The Office of Equity and Assurance has prepared this packet to assist faculties
throughout the school system. The publication consists of two parts. The first part
contains activities and resources for elementary students. The second part includes
information related to secondary schools. The suggested activities and lesson plans
within the packet may be adapted or modified to meet the needs of students.
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Schoolwide Activities
For
All Grade Levels
Do You Have a Minute?
Include a ¡°Hispanic Heritage Minute¡± during the daily morning or afternoon
announcements. Each day share facts over the intercom about various notable Hispanic
people, historical events, holidays, and other cultural information. Many of these facts
can be found within the packet.
For example: Cinco de Mayo: May 5; Mexican Independence Day: September 16;
Los Dias de los Muertos/The Days of the Dead: November 1-2; Quincea?era; Numbers
and words in Spanish
Musical Moments
Play BCPS approved Latin music samples chosen by the music instructor for a musical
moment as part of the announcements one sample per week for the month.
Plan a concert and reception for the parents. Plan a children¡¯s concert program of songs
in Spanish; have the older children act as hosts and man a refreshment area featuring
tropical fruit juices and/or hot chocolate and snacks, sweets or finger foods typically
enjoyed in Hispanic homes or at Hispanic celebrations.
Give Salsa/Merengue/Tango/Flamenco/Samba lessons in your classroom for recess,
physical education, or dance class.
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Host a karaoke event with students singing to Hispanic songs.
Don¡¯t Be Puzzled
Complete crossword puzzles or word finds as warm-up activities, morning work, and
other transition times during the day regarding the Hispanic culture and geography.
Show What You Know
Complete a Hispanic culture quiz.
Conduct a Guess Who or Trivia Activity throughout the school or in your class. Students
will be encouraged to participate for a chance to win a small prize or be recognized
throughout the building.
Hold a Scavenger Hunt based on items of Hispanic origins.
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