Procedures

• SET-UP:

  This lesson offers several options for you to use with your students whether you are teaching in class, using a hybrid model, or engaging through distance learning. It can be completed in steps as a class or independently by students.

  Each activity, video and handout included in the lesson can be linked to an online discussion board or learning management system. You can also save and share the following Google Docs handout or Google Slides presentation for students to use with this lesson.

  Vocabulary Chart: Hispanic Americans in Congress (Google Doc)

  Note-Taking Chart: History of Hispanic Americans in Congress (Google Doc)

  Choice Board: Hispanic Americans in Congress (Google Slides - This can be used for students to choose videos to view and take notes or as a culminating trading card activity.)

  By making a copy of this Google Doc/Google Slides presentation, you can adjust the instructions to meet the needs of your class and provide that copy to your students. Your students can also make a copy and complete the assignments digitally in the space provided.

• INTRODUCTION:

  To begin class, have students brainstorm a list of answers to the following question. Teachers can choose to have students complete this as a Think-Pair-Share activity if needed.

  What challenges have Hispanic Americans faced throughout U.S. history and how have they worked to overcome these challenges?

• EXPLORATION:

  Using the handout or slides, have students view the video clips listed below to learn about Hispanic Americans in Congress.

  You can use a jigsaw format to assign students one of the video clips and have them share their notes with the group.

  You can also reduce the number of videos the students are required to view by assigning specific videos or have students choose which they would prefer to watch.

• VIDEO CLIPS:

  Video Clip 1: Joseph Hernandez (1:52)

  Video Clip 2: Jose Gallegos (3:54)

  Video Clip 3: Miguel Otero (5:27)

  Video Clip 4: Romualdo Pacheco (1:30)

  Video Clip 5: Federico Degetau (2:40)

  Video Clip 6: Luis Munoz Rivera (2:16)

  Video Clip 7: Octaviano Larranzolo (:54)

  Video Clip 8: Dennis Chavez (1:11)

  Video Clip 9: Antonio Fernos-Isern (1:03)

  Video Clip 10: Henry Gonzalez (1:29)

  Video Clip 11: Edward Roybal (1:13)

• CONCLUSION:

  As a class, view the following video clip as a culmination to the topic of Hispanic Americans in Congress. Then, engage in class discussion using the guiding questions:

  Video Clip 12: Hispanic American Representation in Congress (4:01)

  • How has representation of Hispanic Americans in Congress changed throughout history?

  • What were some of the challenges that were faced?

  • How do Hispanic Americans in Congress impact policy in the United States?

• ACTIVITY:

  Trading Cards: Have students choose one of the historical figures featured in the lesson and create a trading card that includes details that were discussed in the video clips. This can be done in written or in digital format using the following slides:

  Choice Board Trading Card Activity: Hispanic Americans in Congress (Google Slides)

• EXTENSION/ALTERNATE ACTIVITIES:

  Congressional Hispanic Caucus:

  Visit the website and complete the tasks that are listed below. When you are done, be prepared to share what you have learned through your research.

  • Click on the "About" tab to learn about this caucus.

  • Click on the "Members" tab to learn who is a part of this group. Is your U.S. Representative a member of this caucus?

  • Return to the main page and choose a news article to read. Do you agree/disagree with their approach to the issue? How would you respond?

• Research Project:

  Students can choose one person they learned about in this lesson and conduct research to learn more about him and his contributions to the community/country.