Latino Resources

National Hispanic Heritage Month

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

National Hispanic Heritage.gov
National Hispanic Heritage Month offers online exhibits, collections and links to selected resources for teachers. This site is a collaborative project of the Library of Congress, the National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and U.S. National Archives and Records Administration.
Teacher Vision Hispanic Heritage Month Teacher ResourcesTeacher Vision: Hispanic Heritage Month Teacher Resources
The study of Hispanic heritage offers the chance to explore many diverse and rich cultures during Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 through October 15). This site includes lesson plans, printables, activities and references to enrich classroom study.
PBS Hispanic Heritage Month Series
Comprehensive collection of high-quality videos on Latino history.
The Hispanic Museum and LibraryThe Hispanic Museum and Library
The Hispanic Museum and Library provides digital access to their collections, rare books and manuscripts. This site offers extensive resources for those interested in the history and culture of Spain, Portugal and the Americas.
Hispanic Origin Data TablesUnited States Census Bureau: Hispanic Origin Data Tables
The United States Census Bureau offers a wide range of statistics on Hispanic population in the United States starting from 1940.
Facing History and OurselvesFacing History and Ourselves
This collection of educator resources includes a wide range of flexible, multimedia materials, from primary sources and streaming videos to teaching strategies, lesson plans and full units.
Language Arts HispanicLanguage Arts Hispanic Heritage Month Resources
Explore this collection of resources to enhance Language Arts classes.
Birth of a NationNational Parks Service: Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with the following lessons, activities, videos and more.
Birth of a NationNEA: Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with the following lessons, activities, videos and more.

 

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