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Journey from Mexico Instructional VideoJourney from Mexico Instructional Video
Publisher
PBS
Resource Details
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Grade
4th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
14:41
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Duration
15 mins
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Technology
Audio
Internet Access
Year
2013
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Instructional Video

Journey from Mexico

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An interview with Victor Villaseñor details his family's journey from Jalisco, Mexico to El Paso, Texas. Brought on by the Mexican Revolution, Victor and his family decided to make a new home in the United States of America. The path to the Ameican Dream was not an easy one. Discover how the Villasenor's made a prosperous new life. 

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Concepts

mexico, texas, the mexican revolution, wars, immigration, latino culture, mexican culture, mexican history, the united states, united states borders, texas history, hispanic culture

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Accompany the video with several books and articles—have pupils visit the library or search online to heighten interest 
  • While learners watch the video, direct them to take notes and jot down questions, conduct a grand conversation to discuss what they saw and answer questions 
  • Play the video during Hispanic Heritage Month which goes from September 15th-October 15th 

Classroom Considerations

  • A note of caution warns viewers of the violence and disturbing images in the video—preview the video first to confirm that it is appropriate for your pupils  

Pros

  • Clickable links allow users to easily share and download the video 
  • The video consists of old footage and actors reenacting scenarios 

Cons

  • None

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