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This Who Was César Chávez? lesson plan also includes:
- Who Was César Chávez? (.html)
- Cesar Chavez - American Civil Rights Activist
- History.com: Cesar Chavez
- The New York Times: Cesar Chavez, 66, Organizer of Union For Migrants, Dies
- An American Hero: The Biography of César E. Chávez
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Scholars complete a KWL chart to indicate what they know about Cesar Chavez and then research what they want to know about this farm worker, labor leader, and civil rights activist. To complete the lesson, scholars research modern civil rights struggles, including the DREAM Act, voting rights issues, and other labor movements.
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Instructional Ideas
- Set aside extra prep time to prepare the many resources required for the lesson
- Print the quotes on colored card stock and laminate them to permit reuse
- Divide the class into four groups, assign each group a different article for homework, and have the groups share what they have learned after they discuss their reading
Classroom Considerations
- Class members need access to devices with internet
- Requires projection equipment for the videos
Pros
- The carefully crafted eight-page packet includes links to a variety of background materials and videos, a list of vocabulary words, and activities
- Provides a list of additional resources
Cons
- The link to the "Story of Cesar Chavez" is broken