Classroom Resource

Hispanic History Makers

Subject Area

World Languages

Grade(s)

7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Overview

This unique resource is a compilation of 94 influential Hispanics. The list can be sorted by name or country and provides a photo of each person along with 3-4 direct links to online resources that provide in depth information on the person. These links go directly to information about the person on sites like Wikipedia, Biography.com, History.com, ThoughtCo, The Artchive, and Google Scholar. All resources are in English, making this a perfect resource for novice learners looking to investigate important perspectives from the Hispanic world. With over 90 to choose from, each student in the class can select a different person to research and present.

Content Standards

World Languages (2017) Grade(s): 07-12 - World Languages

WL17.WL.L1.5
Identify products of the target cultures.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:

the tangible products that are important to their life and culture.
the tangible products that are important to the target language life and culture.

Skills

Students are able to:
Novice Mid Level

list common target language cultural products such as paintings, songs, and foods.
watch video clips or music videos and identify cultural products.
describe basic craft products from target language countries.

Novice High Level
Students are able to:

list common target language cultural products such as paintings, songs, and foods.
watch video clips or music videos and identify cultural products.
describe basic craft products from target language countries.
investigate the relationship between cultural products and perspectives.

Understanding

Students understand that:

an ability to communicate in another language fosters a better.
understanding of my own language and culture.
custom and tradition vary within a culture, as well as between cultures.
other understandings will vary according to theme being taught.

World Languages (2017) Grade(s): 07-12 - World Languages

WL17.WL.L2.5
Identify perspectives through products of the target cultures.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:

a tangible or intangible product is influenced by the target language life and culture.
the perspective of a the target language culture is interconnected with the products of the culture.

Skills

Novice High Level
Students are able to:

list common target language cultural products such as paintings, songs, and foods.
watch video clips or music videos and identify cultural products.
describe basic craft products from target language countries.
investigate the relationship between cultural products and perspectives.

Intermediate Low Level
Students are able to:

utilize common target language cultural vocabulary to discuss paintings, songs, foods, etc.
investigate and explain the relationship bewtween cultural products and perspectives.
investigate and explain the realtion between cultural practices and perspectives.

Understanding

Students understand that:

similarities and differences in the products of another culture often stem from the perspective of that culture.
an ability to communicate in another language fosters a better.
understanding of my own language and culture.
custom and tradition vary within a culture, as well as between cultures.
other understandings will vary according to theme being taught.

Interdisciplinary Connection(s)

Link to Resource

https://www.spanish411.net/Hispanic-History-Makers.asp

Content Type / Source

CR Resource Type

Informational Material

Resource Provider

Spanish 411

Accessibility

License

License Type

Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike

Approved Date

2021-07-07

Curated by

Design by Adaptive Theme