WEBSITES FOR HISPANIC/LATINO HERITAGE MONTH

WEBSITES FOR HISPANIC/LATINO HERITAGE
MONTH FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS

Access these sites through your computer’s Internet connection. Open the underlined address (URL). Information can be printed or downloaded to your computer. Be sure to follow links to other sites and find your way back with the “back” button. Note that the terms “Hispanic” and “Latino” are used as they appear on the website. No definition is intended for either term. The list also contains some websites on teaching the Spanish language. We have not attempted a comprehensive language list, however.

All of the sites listed were active as of October 12, 2004. The evaluation is by the AVA Center staff according to the amount of information given and its potential use in the classroom.

Disclaimer: The AVA Staff does not speak Spanish. We were unable to check all sections of some sites.

AMERICAN EXPERIENCE – ZOOT SUIT RIOTS

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/zoot/

A companion site to the PBS program about the “Zoot Suit Riots” in the 1942. “In August 1942 the murder of a young Mexican-American man ignited a firestorm in the City of the Angels. In no time at all, ethnic and racial tensions that had been building up over the years boiled over. Police fanned out across the city in a dragnet that netted 600 Mexican Americans. Among those accused of murder was a young "zoot-suiter" named Hank Leyvas -- the poster boy for an entire generation of rebellious Mexican kids who refused to play by the old rules. As he and sixteen other boys headed to trial, the mood of the city turned violent. The deck was stacked against the defendants, and a verdict of guilty would spark a series of brutal riots. The convictions were ultimately overturned, but the city and its inhabitants would be forever changed.” Includes a Transcript of the program, primary sources, people and events, a timeline and more. Excellent

Casa de Joanna: Language Learning Resources NEW URL!

http://www.casadejoanna.com/mirror/

Language resource links for the study of French and Spanish. The Spanish links include: Getting Acquainted; Family & Self; Friends, Activities & Sports; Clothes; Community; Food; Health; House & Home; Restaurants; School; TV & Movies; and Vacation & Travel. Also, Newspapers, Culture, Web Guides and more. Excellent

CELEBRATE HISPANIC HERITAGE!

http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/hispanic/index.htm

A Scholastic site on Hispanic Heritage. Sections: Hispanic History in the Americas, Meet Famous Latinos, Latinos in History, My Heritage, Piñata Concentration Game and a Teacher’s Guide and Research Starter. Excellent

CELEBRATE HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH – NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/feature/hispanic/

Highlights various National Park Service and Historic Register sites that celebrate the achievements and history of Hispanic Americans. Includes Featured Historic Places and Teaching with Historic Places which has lesson plans geared to specific sites. The lesson plans are designed to bring the historic sites and their significance into the classroom. Excellent

CINCO DE MAYO

http://www.umkc.edu/imc/cincomay.htm

Information on the history of the Cinco de Mayo celebration. Includes a large section with activities for the classroom. Includes songs, role-playing, language arts and more. Excellent

ÍESPAÑOLÉ! THE ONLINE RESOURCE FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS OF SPANISH

http://www.espanole.org/

A huge site, not only on the Spanish language, but also on the culture, history, music, food and arts. Outstanding. Excellent

ESPECIALLY ESPAÑOL

http://www.kn.pacbell.com//wired/espanol/index.html

A page of Spanish activities and resources for elementary, middle and high school students. A step above the usual list of links page. Excellent

HISPANIC HERITAGE CROSSWORD PUZZLE NEW!

http://www.nytimes.com/learning/teachers/xwords/20020913.html

A crossword puzzle from the NY Times on Hispanic Heritage. Excellent

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

http://www.factmonster.com/spot/hhm1.html

An outstanding site on Hispanics. Sections include: Hispanic Americans by the Numbers, Spanish Loan Words, Countries of Origin, Spanish Accents, Hispanics in Congress, Where Spanish is Spoken, Hispanic Holidays, Spanish Place Names, Preference for Racial or Ethnic Terminology, Biographies, a Crossword and two quizzes. Excellent

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/curriculum/socialstd/Hispanic.html

Classroom activities for Hispanic Heritage Month. Activities for K-5, Activities for 6-8, Activities for 9-12, and Great Links to Hispanic Sites and Reading Adventure Activities. Excellent

HISPANIC ONLINE.COM

http://www.hispaniconline.com/

Daily news of interest to Hispanics. Sections: Arts & Entertainment, Politics & Opinion, Lifestyle, Business & Finance, Career Center, Technology, Education, Research & Resources, and Sports. Excellent

HISPANIC ONLINE MAGAZINE

http://www.hispaniconline.com/magazine/

An online magazine covering various aspects of Hispanic life and heritage. Excellent

HOT INTERNET SITES İEN ESPAÑOL!

http://www.kn.sbc.com/wired/fil/pages/listspanish.html

A hotlist of links to sites for those who speak Spanish. “resources for students who speak Spanish as their primary language and you will also find links for students learning Spanish as a foreign language. The resources are appropriate for Kindergarten through Community College levels.” Sections: The Internet Resources, Elementary, Secondary, and Teacher Resources. Excellent

KOKONE – MEXICAN SITE FOR KIDS

http://www.kokone.com.mx/menu.html

A colorful site for kids from Mexico. Note: This site is in Spanish with no English version. We were not able to rate this site

LATINO/HISPANIC HERITAGE

http://www.42explore.com/latino.htm

Activities and websites on Latino/Hispanic heritage. Excellent

LATINO VIRTUAL GALLERY

http://latino.si.edu/virtualgallery/LVGhome.html

A virtual gallery exploring Latino achievements in the arts, culture and history. Exhibitions: Lowrider: An American Cultural Tradition; Revealing Personal Identity: The Indigenous Vision of Manual Carillo; Inside Out: Growing Old in the United States and Antonio: 25 Years of Creative Collaboration. Excellent

MEXICO FOR KIDS

http://www.elbalero.gob.mx/index_kids.html

A site from the Mexican government for kids to learn about Mexico and its people. Sections: History, Government, Explore, Biodiversity, Games and About Mexico. Includes a section called Paper Zoo in which students can make animal models from paper. Excellent

MEXICO – 42EXPLORE NEW!

http://www.42explore2.com/mexico.htm

Information and activities about Mexico. Excellent

THE PEW HISPANIC CENTER

http://www.pewhispanic.org/index.jsp

“The Pew Hispanic Center's mission is to improve understanding of the diverse Hispanic population in the United States and to chronicle Latinos' growing impact on the nation. The Center strives to inform debate on critical issues through dissemination of its research to policymakers, business leaders, academic institutions and the media.” Sections: Demography, Economics, Education, Identity, Immigration, Health, Military, Surveys and Transcripts. Excellent

RECOMMENDED U.S. LATINO WEBSITES – DIVERSITY AND ETHNIC STUDIES NEW!

http://www.public.iastate.edu/~savega/us_latin.htm

“This list includes Chicano (Mexican American), Puerto Rican, and Cuban American Web resources, as well as sites that pertain to Salvadorans, Dominicans, Colombians, and Guatemalans residing in the US. (If you are doing library research, please see my Latino Studies Library Research Guide also.) Only Web sites that are reflective of US Latino realities were considered; sites that are exclusively Latin American in focus are not included. Recommended Web sites listed below were evaluated for breadth, perceived authority, stability, usefulness, and accuracy. Web index sites, clearinghouses, directories (all sites that gather or point to resources elsewhere), and e-journals and electronic news (publications, newspapers, and news programs that include actual content, as opposed to just tables of contents or subscription information) are the focus. A new section reviews a number of new commercial US Latino portals and commercial subject directories now being developed and marketed to Latinos in the US. There's also a new section called OPD that lists Latino web causalities.”

Excellent

SOME SPANISH LANGUAGE PLACES

http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/Algunos/spanish.html

A page of links to information in Spanish. Sections: Newspapers & Magazines; Dictionaries, Translators & Reference; Government & Politics; Internet Directories; Cultural Aspects; Professional Resources; and Interesting Home Pages. Not surprisingly, we found a couple of broken links among the extensive resources on this site. Excellent

ÍSOY UNICA! ÍSOY LATINA! NEW!

http://www.soyunica.gov/

“Welcome to the ¡Soy Unica! ¡Soy Latina! bilingual Web site. Inside, you can learn more about your body and mind, where your family is from, and how to make great choices for your future. You can also print out our activity books and order materials.” A fun site for teen girls, especially aimed at Latinas. Sections include: Clubhouse, Family History, Your Body, Your Future, Know Yourself, and more. Excellent

ARTE LATINO – TREASURES FROM THE SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN ART MUSEUM

NEW URL!

http://americanart.si.edu/t2go/1la/

An online collection of 73 works of art from the Smithsonian. Each has information in both English and Spanish about the artist and the work. Very Good

CHICANO AND CHICANA SPACE – ART EDUCATION RESOURCE NEW!

http://mati.eas.asu.edu:8421/ChicanArte/index.html

A resource for art education. “This site is a resource for teachers, their students, and others interested in Chicana and Chicano art and culture. Chicana and Chicano Space presents over 25 Chicana/o and earlier artworks and detailed information about each, as well as thematic instructional units focused on these artworks. Some considerations in selecting the artworks have been relevance to significant themes, gender balance, geographic breadth, and historical range.” Very Good

COLOQUIO REVISTA CULTURAL

http://coloquio.com/coloquioonline/last.htm

This is an online magazine for Hispanics in the Washington area. It includes the current issue and past issues as well as Famous Hispanics in the World and History and more. Very Good

CROSSROADS: CHICANO IDENTITY AND BORDER CULTURE

http://historymatters.gmu.edu/d/53/

“Overview: The concept of identity is closely linked to questions of history, culture, and representation, as well as such issues as ethnicity, gender, class and region. Think about how you identify yourself. How does race or ethnicity play a role? What other factors shape your identity? What themes shape the culture of those you identify with? Some Chicano scholars and artists have found the themes of “boundaries,” "resistance“ and ”affirmation" to be vital in understanding and representing Chicano history and culture. This activity asks students to use Web resources to explore the concept of identity in relationship to these themes in Chicano culture.” Includes two classroom activities. Very Good

THE DIEGO RIVERA MURAL PROJECT NEW!

http://www.riveramural.com/home.asp?language=english

Details the mural of Mexican artist Diego Rivera in San Francisco. Includes online views of the panels and discussions of Rivera’s work. Very Good

FACTS ON THE HISPANIC/LATINO POPULATION (U.S. CENSUS BUREAU) NEW URL!

http://www.census.gov/pubinfo/www/NEWhispML1.html

Statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau on Hispanic and Latino Americans. Includes: Census 2000, Social Characteristics, Economic Characteristics, Profiles and more. Very Good

FAMOUS HISPANICS NEW URL!

http://coloquio.com/famosos/alpha.html

Famous Hispanics in the world and in history. Sections: Antiquity, Musicians, Nobel Prizes, Painters, Scientists, Sports, U.S. Military, Women and Writers. Includes brief profiles of each. Very Good

HISPANIC HERITAGE PLAZA

http://www.hispaniconline.com/hh/

Short articles on topics of interest to Hispanics and non-Hispanics. Sections: Contests, Timeline, Latino Legacy, We Are Latino, Music & Arts, Cuisine, Family, Travel, and Our World. Very Good

HISPANIC NOBEL PRIZE WINNERS (NOTE: THIS IS MISSPELLED AS PRICES ON THE SITE)

http://coloquio.com/famosos/nobelalp.html

A list of Hispanic Nobel Prize winners with brief biographical profiles. Very Good

LATIN WORLD SEARCH ENGINE

http://www.latinworld.com/

A search engine for “Iberoamerica and the Caribbean”. Includes Articles, Radio Stations, Opinion Pieces, Countries and more. Very Good

LATINA/O ART COMMUNITY

http://latinoartcommunity.org/community/LAC.html

A site dedicated to Latino/Latina art. Includes virtual exhibitions. Very Good

LATINO LEGENDS IN SPORTS ONLINE MAGAZINE

http://www.latinosportslegends.com/

An online magazine on Latinos in sports. Includes: The Legends, Stats, Multimedia Gallery, Sports News, Trivia, Links and more. Very Good

THE PEOPLE AND HISTORY OF MEXICO – TIMELINE NEW!

http://www.mexconnect.com/mex_/history.html

A timeline overview of Mexico’s people and history. Very Good

SPANISH LANGUAGE AND HISPANIC CULTURES LINKS

http://globegate.utm.edu/spanish/span.html

A page of links to Spanish language and Hispanic culture websites. Sections: Spanish-Language Listservs, Spanish-Language Search Engines, Maps, Campus Spanish Pages, Link Sites, Organizations Supporting Spanish Teaching & Benchmarks, Spanish Grammars, On-line Courses & Lessons, Newspapers, Magazines, and Radio/TV. Very Good

SPOTLIGHT ON CHILE NEW!

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/dchappell/chile/

Information and photos of Chile. Very Good

THE VIRTUAL DIEGO RIVERA MUSEUM NEW!

http://www.diegorivera.com/index.php

An online museum dedicated to Mexican artist Diego Rivera. Very Good

VOICES FROM THE GAPS: WOMEN WRITERS OF COLOR – CHICANO/LATINA

http://voices.cla.umn.edu/newsite/writers/byethnicity.htm#chicanalatina

Biographical profiles on the lives and works of Chicano/Latina writers. Note: When you click on a name, you are taken to a site which will forward you to the profile. We were able to be forwarded with no problem. Very Good

YAHOO EN ESPAÑOL PARA NIÑOS

http://espanol.paraninos.yahoo.com/

This is the Yahooligans search engine for kids, only in Spanish rather than English. Very Good

ALEGRÍA: REGIONAL DANCES OF MEXICO

http://www.alegria.org/rgndance.html

Information on the regional dances of Mexico. Click on the region for information on the regional costume, music and dances of that region. Note: Not all the sections were complete. Good

AMERICAN FAMILY: HEROES

http://www.rmpbs.org/americanfamily/heroes.html

A list of “Outstanding Individuals of Latino Heritage”. Some entries are just a sentence or two, several have links to further information. Good

BARAHONA CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF BOOKS IN SPANISH

http://www.csusm.edu/csb/

Two main sections: Recommended Books in Spanish and Recommended Books in English About Latinos. Also includes Special Lists. Good

BIOGRAPHY COLLECTIONS – LATIN AMERICANS, HISPANICS LATINOS

http://amillionlives.com/Collect_spec5.html

Links to biographical information. Good

CELEBRATE HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/lesson023.shtml

A group of activities focusing on Hispanic Heritage Month. Includes graphing, language, study skills, writing and more. Good

CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE

http://www.galegroup.com/free_resources/chh/index.htm

Resources for teaching about Hispanic history. Includes: Activities, Biographies, Featured Titles, Links, Music, Quiz and Timeline. From Gale Publishing Group. Good

CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE

http://www.somosprimos.com/heritage.htm

“Celebrating Hispanic Heritage's mission is to support teachers, youth leaders and community leaders in their efforts to promote friendly awareness of the Hispanic historical and cultural presence - with a positive, accurate global perspective.” Includes articles, ideas for classroom activities, dramatic materials and historical resources. Good

COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE DAY OF THE DEAD CELEBRATIONS NEW!

http://www.inside-mexico.com/noes.htm

Nine common misconceptions about the Mexican holiday The Day of the Dead. Good

CUBA AND ITS MUSIC

http://members.tripod.com/~lacubanaza/

An extensive list of MIDI files of Cuban music. You can download them to listen. Good

ELECTRONIC FLASHCARDS FOR SPANISH

http://www.emporia.edu/biosci/span/chap5.htm

Online flashcards for teaching beginning Spanish. Note: We were unable to view these in frames as intended. Your computer may have no problem. Good

GAUDI CENTRAL NEW!

http://www.op.net/~jmeltzer/gaudi.html

A site about the Spanish artist Gaudi. Good

THE GRANDEUR OF VICEREGAL MEXICO NEW!

http://www.fm.coe.uh.edu/default.htm

Online samples of the art of historic Mexico. “Many cultures contributed to the unique styles and forms of colonial Mexican art. The artistic traditions of the Aztecs and earlier indigenous cultures continued after the conquest. Spanish art itself combines European styles with those of the Islamic culture of the Moors. Spanish trade routes brought art from China and the Philippines directly to Mexico, adding Asian influences to viceregal Mexican art.” Good

A GUIDE TO LATIN MUSIC

http://www.caravanmusic.com/GuideLatinMusic.htm

Fairly detailed information about music from Hispanic countries such as Brazil, Argentina & Uruguay, Peru, Chile and more. Use as a reference point for further research or a source for artists. Click on the links for information on purchasing CDs. Some have sound samples. Good

HISPANIC AMERICANS AND LATINOS IN HISTORY

http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/TM/WS_hispanic.shtml

A brief matching quiz. Match the names to what they did. Good

HISPANIC AMERICANS IN CONGRESS

http://www.loc.gov/rr/hispanic/congress/

Click on Table of Contents for a list of links to biographical profiles. The Hispanic Reading Room link takes you to a short list of online exhibitions. Good

HISPANIC AMERICANS IN THE U.S. ARMY

http://www.army.mil/cmh-pg/topics/hisp/hispanic.htm

Links to accounts of Hispanic Americans in various wars. Good

HISPANIC HERITAGE – SAN ANTONIO PUBLIC LIBRARY

http://www.sat.lib.tx.us/html/hispanic.htm

A page of links to information on Hispanic history and culture. Sections: Art, Associations, Biography, The Border, Celebrations, Civil Rights, Cuisine, Current Events/Issues, Demographics, Faith, Genealogy, Literature, Music and Publications. Good

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH – NBC SAN DIEGO

http://www.nbcsandiego.com/hispanicheritage/

Information on Hispanic Heritage Month from San Diego. Includes several articles and activities. Good

HISPANIC VISTA.COM

http://www.latinobeat.net/

Articles and opinion pieces on issues of interest to Hispanic Americans. Good

HISPANICS IN AMERICA’S DEFENSE

http://www.neta.com/~1stbooks/defense.htm

Information on Hispanics who served with distinction in the military and their actions. Good

A HOTLIST ON HISPANIC CULTURE

http://www.watersmeet.k12.mi.us/ggatta/

A list of links to help students find out about Hispanic Culture. Good

IMPACT OF MEXICAN CULTURE ON AMERICA – A THINKQUEST SITE

http://library.thinkquest.org/C008371/?tqskip1=1&tqtime=0930

A student-created site on the influence of Mexican-Americans on American culture. Sections: My Own Words, Fine Arts, Sports, Food, Language, Politics, and Demographics. Good

LATIN AMERICAN FICTION WRITERS IN ENGLISH

http://library.christchurch.org.nz/Guides/IfYouLike/latin.asp

A list of Latin American fiction authors with the works of each listed. Good

LATINO BOOKS FOR CHILDREN

http://www.lib.ci.tucson.az.us/kidswebb/bib_latino.htm

A list of Latino children’s books. Good

MEXICO: SPLENDORS OF THIRTY CENTURIES – A TIMELINE NEW!

http://www.humanities-interactive.org/splendors/timeline.htm

A timeline of 3000 years of Mexico history. Note: Scroll to the right. Good

MEXICO’S DAY OF THE DEAD NEW!

http://www.mexconnect.com/mex_/feature/daydeadindex.html

A colorful page of links to Dias de las Muertos websites. Good

OUR HISPANIC HERITAGE

http://www.scsc.k12.ar.us/2000backeast/Trip/Members/VillegasL/Default.htm

Information on the Hispanic influence on American history and culture. Includes a general history and photos. Also includes a Trivia Quiz and a Links for Teachers. Good

SAMPLER OF LATINO CHILDREN’S BOOKS AUTHORS

http://www.patmora.com/sampler.htm

A list of Latino authors of children’s books in this country. Also statistics on Latino children. Good

SOMOS PRIMOS.COM

http://www.somosprimos.com/

An online magazine with articles exploring present and past Hispanic history. Click on the year and then the month to see the issues. Good

SPANISH PAINTING IN THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY NEW!

http://www.nga.gov/collection/gallery/gg30/gg30-main1.html#overview

An online exhibit from the National Gallery of Art. “In the 1500s, Spain had been enriched by treasure from the Americas, and the next century saw the Golden Age of Spanish painting. Most of the painters who made this such an outstanding period are represented.” Good