Recommended for First Grade to Twelfth Grade

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Chato's Kitchen (Stories from the Hispanic Tradition)
Grade(s): PreK-2
Run Time: 11 min. 6 sec.
Chato invites a family of mice to his house to share a tasty meal but to his surprise ends up eating tortillas and not them for dinner!
(Teacher resource sheet included)

Mariachi
Grade(s): 3-5
Run Time: 25 min. 43 sec.
Investigates the origin of the Mexican music mariachi, defines the instruments that are found in a mariachi band, as well as performs some authentic Mexican mariachi songs.
(Teacher resource sheet included)

Cinco de Mayo
Grade(s): 6-8, 9-12
Run Time: 45 min. 20 sec.
Each May 5th, Cinco de Mayo celebrations are held in cities throughout the United States. But few people know the holiday's significance.

Tour of a Mexican Food Store
Grade(s): 9-12
Run Time: 11 min. 6 sec.
Ethnic markets are a wonderful way to experience the rich culture and history of many countries! Travel with Chef Andrew Zimmern on his journey through a Mexican food market, learning about the culture and history of Mexico from the food he encounters-from chilies to vegetables.
(Worksheet included)

Keywords:
Hispanic
multicultural
taco
Mexican
Spanish
salsa
tortilla

Links to Internet resources:
The Expanding Canon: Teaching Multicultural Literature in High School

Teaching Multicultural Literature - A Workshop for the Middle Grades

Teaching Grade K-6 Through Multicultural Literature

Hispanic Heritage Month 2011 Reading List 

Hispanic Heritage from the Smithsonian

Hispanic Heritage Virtual Tour from the Smithsonian

American Sabor - Latinos in Popular US Music

Last updated 10/3/11