National Hispanic Heritage Month

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

 

National Hispanic HeritageNational Hispanic Heritage.gov
National Hispanic Heritage Month offers online exhibits, collections, and links to selected resources for teachers. This site is a collaborative project of the Library of Congress, the National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and U.S. National Archives and Records Administration.
Teacher Vision Hispanic Heritage Month Teacher ResourcesTeacher Vision: Hispanic Heritage Month Teacher Resources
The study of Hispanic heritage offers you the chance to explore many diverse and rich cultures with your class during Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 through October 15). These lesson plans, printables, activities, and references will enrich your classroom study.
Scholastic Bring Hispanic Heritage Month to lifeScholastic: Bring Hispanic Heritage Month to Life: A Collection of Resources
Teach your students about Hispanic history, art, and music using these lesson plans, book lists, crafts, and biographies.
Georgia PBS Hispanic Heritage MonthGeorgia PBS: Hispanic Heritage Month Resources For Teachers, Parents, & Kids
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Georgia PBS gathered free educational resources from our partners in education, PBS and Discovery Education. Explore the experiences, culture, and contributions of Hispanic Americans who have shaped Latino—and American—history.
8 Ideas for Teaching National Hispanic Heritage MonthAnti-Defamation: League 8 Ideas for Teaching National Hispanic Heritage Month
The ADL provides 9 lesson plans on various topics within the Hispanic community and provides background content for teachers on how Hispanic Heritage Month was first observed by Lyndon B. Johnson
Share My Lessons: Hispanic Heritage Month Activities and ResourcesShare My Lessons: Hispanic Heritage Month Activities and Resources
Use this curated collection to commemorate the histories, cultures and contributions of Hispanic-Americans with your students during National Hispanic Heritage Month
The Hispanic Museum and LibraryThe Hispanic Museum and Library
The Hispanic Museum and Library provides digital access to their collections, rare books, and manuscripts. This site offers extensive resources for those interested in the history and culture of Spain, Portugal and the Americas.
Dr. King's DreamLatin American Network Information Center (LANIC)
LANIC offers various resources to primary and secondary school teachers about Latin America’s economy, recreation, science, society, culture, and more. Based out of the University of Texas at Austin, this online database is designed to organize information effectively.
Hispanic Origin Data TablesUnited States Census Bureau: Hispanic Origin Data Tables
The United States Census Bureau offers a wide range of statistics on Hispanic population in the United States from 1940-2019.

Facing History and OurselvesFacing History and Ourselves
Collection of educator resources includes a wide range of flexible, multimedia materials, from primary sources and streaming videos to teaching strategies, lesson plans, and full units.

Language Arts HispanicLanguage Arts Hispanic Heritage Month Resources
A collection of resources from Read Write Think, the National Speech & Debate Association and Poetry Time.

Birth of a NationFirst Book: Great Ways to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
First Book has cultivated a world-class collection of books featuring diverse Latino authors, illustrators and characters, thanks to support from friends at Disney. Also First Book has connected with more schools and programs serving Hispanic kids in need. Plus they have gathered additional resources celebrating Hispanic heritage this month and beyond.