{"id":12663,"date":"2016-09-12T08:01:51","date_gmt":"2016-09-12T12:01:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/americantesol.com\/blogger\/?p=12663"},"modified":"2024-10-26T11:00:04","modified_gmt":"2024-10-26T15:00:04","slug":"hispanicheritage2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/americantesol.com\/blogger\/hispanicheritage2016\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Resources for Hispanic Heritage Month"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- VideographyWP Plugin Message: Automatic video embedding prevented by plugin options. --><br \/>\nPart of language learning is learning about various cultures and traditions. Our language learners can learn about various nationalities who also speak English and live in English speaking countries. September 15 to October 15th is <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hispanicheritagemonth.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Hispanic Heritage Month<\/a>. During this month, have your language learners celebrate and learn about Latino culture, history, and traditions. Your students can learn about famous Latinos, read books about the culture, have web chats with prominent Hispanic figures, or connect with students who can introduce them to the culture. Below are resources to help your students learn more about Hispanic culture and history. For ideas on how to get guest speakers to help you teach your classes this year, check out our webinar recording, <a href=\"http:\/\/americantesol.com\/blogger\/american-tesol-webinar-inspire-learners-with-guest-speakers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Inspire Learners with Guest Speakers and Mentors<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">To learn more about integrating technology to support English language learners, attend our <a href=\"http:\/\/americantesol.com\/tesol-lectures.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TESOL webinars<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Recommended Websites<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hispanicheritagemonth.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Hispanic Heritage site<\/a> offers various resources, such as fun facts, events, and history.<\/li>\n<li>Check out this <a href=\"http:\/\/timerime.com\/en\/event\/416716\/Hispanic+American+History\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">interactive timeline of Hispanic Heritage<\/a>, then have your learners create one with any of our <a href=\"http:\/\/americantesol.com\/blogger\/timelinetools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">recommended timeline creation tools<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>The <a href=\"http:\/\/remezcla.com\/releases\/music\/bomba-estereo-soy-yo-video\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Soy Yo music video<\/a> is an ode to young Hispanic girls and a great conversation starter. Play the video with and without sound to discuss each scene.<\/li>\n<li>PBS has <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pbs.org\/latino-americans\/en\/education\/lesson-plans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">lesson plans based on Latino Americans<\/a>, including videos and PDF student activities.<\/li>\n<li>Scholastic has a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.scholastic.com\/teachers\/lesson-plan\/celebrate-hispanic-heritage-teaching-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Guide for Teachers<\/a> with lessons for pre-k to 8th grade.<\/li>\n<li>The Smithsonian offers resources on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.smithsonianeducation.org\/educators\/resource_library\/hispanic_resources.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Hispanic Heritage month<\/a>, including posters and lesson plans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Websites and Activities for Pirate-Themed Lessons<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Students can create treasure maps with a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dltk-kids.com\/crafts\/pirates\/mmap.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">map-making activity<\/a> using grocery bags and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wikihow.com\/Make-an-Invisible-Ink-Message\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">invisible ink recipes<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Create interactive maps with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thinglink.com\/scene\/655799721171877888\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Thinglink<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/thinglinkblog.com\/2014\/06\/30\/thinglink-teacher-challenge-create-an-interactive-map\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">instructions here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Make pirate-themed comic strips with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.friendstrip.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Friendstrip<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.toondoo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Toondoo<\/a>, and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.makebeliefscomix.com\/Comix\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Makebeliefs Comix<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Build pirate ships with materials like paper and styrofoam, and learn about <a href=\"http:\/\/sciencenetlinks.com\/lessons\/ships-2-what-floats-your-boat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">buoyancy principles here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Explore pirate history with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nationalgeographic.com\/pirates\/html\/pick_adventure_frame1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">National Geographic\u2019s pirate adventure<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Find a variety of resources about pirate history, famous ships, and museums at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thepiratesrealm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Pirate\u2019s Realm<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For more resources and ideas, continue exploring educational themes that engage and inspire English language learners!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Part of language learning is learning about various cultures and traditions. 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