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Cesar Chavez and the Mexican-American Field Worker Experience Lesson PlanCesar Chavez and the Mexican-American Field Worker Experience Lesson Plan
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American Immigration Law Foundation
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5th - 8th
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Social Studies & History
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Cesar Chavez and the Mexican-American Field Worker Experience

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After researching and learning about the work of Cesar Chavez, your young historians will design a booklet on the conditions and needs of today's field workers and the Mexican-American field worker experience.

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CCSS: Adaptable

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united farm workers, social studies

Classroom Considerations

  • Instructor will need to acquire informational texts to support study of Cesar Chavez

Pros

  • Great opportunity to build research skills and develop working with technology

Cons

  • While a great project idea, learners will need significant support to conduct their research and write essays

Common Core

RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.7 WHST.6-8.2.a WHST.6-8.7

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