Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrated September 15 through October 15
Hispanic Heritage Month begins on September 15, the anniversary of independence for five Latin American countries—Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. During these thirty days, Americans from all backgrounds recognize the contributions and achievements of Hispanic Americans.
Visit some of the resources below for ideas on how to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in your classroom....
| Smithsonian Education - Hispanic Heritage Month |
Provides resources for teaching about Hispanic Heritage Month. |
| Celebrate Hispanic Heritage from the National Park Service | As part of the celebration, this site highlights various publications, properties listed in the National Register, and National Parks that deal directly with the ingenuity, creativity, cultural, and political experiences of Hispanic Americans. |
| Lesson Planning: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! |
This site offers suggestions for lesson in several different subject areas, as well as links to biographies of many Hispanic leaders. |
| National Hispanic American Heritage Month | This site, maintained by the Department of Defense, has information ranging from recipes for Hispanic food to a list of Hispanic Medal of Honor winners. |
| National Council of La Raza - Hispanic Heritage Month |
La Raza's page for information on Hispanic Heritage Month. |
| Scholastic Teacher Resources | Scholastic's page dedicated to Hispanic Heritage resources, lessons, and activities. |