Handout
US Navy

Nhhc: Oceanic Period (1890 1945)

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the build-up of the U.S. Navy after the Spanish-American War and how it was used to protech the country in World Wars I and II.
Article
Other

The Army Heritage Foundation: The Philippine Insurrection [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
By the end of July 1898, 13,000 U.S. Volunteers and 2,000 regular troops arrived totake control of the Philippines from the Spanish as part of the Spanish-American War. Together with the Filipino revolutionary army, numbering about...
Website
Other

Smithsonian Institution: Musica Del Pueblo

For Students 9th - 10th
Musica del Pueblo is a full-featured resource that explores the traditions of Latino music. Using a colorful mural titled "Song of Unity" as a navigation tool, visitors can watch videos of performances, listen to different varieties of...
Graphic
US Navy

Naval History and Heritage: Sinking of the Uss Maine, 15 February 1898

For Students 9th - 10th
Collection of photographs related to the sinking of the battleship Maine.
Handout
US Navy

Naval History and Heritage: Casualties on the Uss Maine

For Students 9th - 10th
List of all who lost their lives aboard the USS Maine.
Website
BBC

Bbc Mundo: Mundo Latino

For Students 9th - 10th
A special BBC feature, originally done as part of 2000 election coverage, on the growing presence and voting power of Latinos in the United States. Click US states on a map to see where and how Latino influence will be felt over the next...
Handout
US Navy

Naval History and Heritage: Survivors of the Uss Maine

For Students 9th - 10th
List of crewmen who survived the explosion on board the USS Maine.
Website
Library of Congress

Loc: Hispano Music & Culture of the Northern Rio Grande

For Students 9th - 10th
Collection of online resources on the Hispanic arts and culture of the Southwestern United States. Exhibits include essays, audio files, and links to related sites.
Website
Other

Mundo Latino: Seccion De Musica

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This is a compilation of links to other sites that feature Hispanic music and artists. It includes a list of musicians, song site links and music portals, and Spanish language radio/television stations.