Students explore images, symbols, and the relationship they establish with their own personal heritage. They discuss Aztec, Inca, and Maya civilizations. Students interview their family about their own personal heritage. Additional cross...

Learners investigate animal behavior, examining the nervous system and the physiology of the brain and the fight or flight response. They simulate animal behaviors and discuss the difference between an instinct and a behavior.

Students research Hispanic artists. They complete a handout about their artist. Students brainstorm a list of vocabulary relating to the theme of art. Students choose one work of art by each artist studied, and copy these for the paper...

Young scholars investigate the American Revolutionary War era from the perspective of Britain and the American colonists by researching causes, effects, events and people. They compare the views of the Colonists, and the British and...

Students practice their Spanish grammar, vocabulary, punctuation and pronunciation skills by creating a personal portrait and personal narrative, and sharing it with native Spanish speakers via email.

Students read the rhyme "Tiny Tortillas" and then explain what the poem is about. They create a list of rhyming words from the poem. They compare and contrast the poem "Tiny Tortillas" with the poem "Patty Cake". They clap out the beat...

Fifth graders research Pablo Picasso and apply what they know in a created piece of artwork. They create artwork out of geometric shapes such as triangles, rectangles and circles. They access the Internet to research Picasso and complete...

Tenth graders read and analyze the poem, "The Street," by Hispanic author, Octavio Paz. They research the life of Octavio Paz and identify his literary contributions. They complete an online scavenger hunt and create an author map of...

Students create a study guide on colonization of North America. For this American Colonization lesson, students complete a chart of explorers and their conquests. Students complete a crossword puzzle using explorer facts. Students read...

Eighth graders examine the conquest of the Americas. For this Exploration lesson, 8th graders locate the areas of colonization. Students create a visual map of these areas of conquest.

Students examine how art can change the way they look at their lives. After being read a book, they discuss the importance of art in their world and what would happen if it were taken away. They create a watercolor painting and shares...

Pupils explore the many ways African and African-American slaves resisted their enslavement in the Americas with special emphasis on the slave songs and maroon societies of slaves.

Pupils explore daily dilemmas students face. They write and illustrate a story book dealing with one dilemma. Pupils write reviews of their books. They read their books to second grade students. Additional cross curriculum activities are...

Students study the parts of a plant in order to better understand the muhindi as one of the seven symbols of Kwanzaa.

Students engage in discussion and activities to help them explain Peurto Rican people, their language (and how it differs from the spanish spoken in other countries), regional differences, and the different stereotypes that they are...

Students explore the rich diversity within Latino culture using WGBY's bilingual program Presencia. The lesson explores the variety within Latino food, music, and art and the individuals who celebrate their culture. Students learn...

This unit on Mesoamerican and Mayan culture contains lesson plans, a list of materials, objectives, bibliographies, and much more. The lessons could also be adapted to various grades.

Explore the world with PBS LearningMedia! This collection focuses on food, folktales, and other aspects of cultural heritage. With your class, hear stories, play through situations, and learn how to make crafts from cultures near and far.

Photos, documents, music, and stories help students deepen their understanding of the rituals and customs of various cultures throughout American history.

A multimedia art exhibit of Latino art that focuses on the work of six contemporary Latino artists. You can read artist biographies and see a gallery of representative works where you learn more about the particular cultural experiences...

A collection of essays and other information on Hispanic music and culture in the Northern Rio Grande area, with a primary focus on New Mexico and Colorado. Contains links to texts, audio files, and other research materials. Good for...

From the PBS series American Family: What it Means to Be Lation the first Latino family drama on broadcast television. What it Means to Be Latino discusses the personal experiences of Latinos in America, as well as their feelings about...

Listing of recommended links for research into the arts, history, culture, famous Latinos, and cooking of Latin American countries.

This site is a curriculum unit on the Maya culture for elementary students. Provides a lot of background information, five lesson plans, a bibliography, and other resources.