8th Grade Hispanic Heritage Month Activities

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this comprehensive bundle designed to immerse students in the rich contributions of Spanish speakers and save 20%!

This resource pack includes:

• Famous Spanish Speaker Project: Inspire research and creativity as students explore 200 notable figures in Hispanic culture from a wide variety of fields.
• Hispanic Influence Project: Highlights the impact of Hispanic heritage in various aspects of American culture including language, geography, food and more!
• Cognate Practice Activities: Students learn to take a closer look at language structures and similarities through fun, vocabulary-boosting activities with Spanish-English cognates.
• Word Searches: Challenging puzzles featuring famous Spanish speakers, artists and essential greetings to reinforce learning. Includes optional research activates.

Perfect for teachers looking to enhance cultural awareness and language skills in the classroom! Download now and engage your students with meaningful content that celebrates diversity for Hispanic Heritage month and beyond.

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Fun Hispanic Heritage Month Coloring Pages For Toddler, Preschool, Kindergarten, Girls, Boys Kids. This paint dauber coloring Pages is perfect for younger to practice pre-writing skills and have fun at the same time. Makes a fun gift!

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WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 30 Coloring Pages

• ( PDF + PNG )

• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys and girls

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• You can print as many copies as you want.

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Coloring with a Purpose Cultura

Contains Authentic images that represent my Mexican culture.

includes:

el chavo, el corazon from la lotería, mexican icons, purepecha women, pottery, pottery with flowers and many more suprises!!!

Contiene imágenes auténticas que representan mi cultura mexicana.

⭐Includes:

El Chavo, el corazón de la lotería, íconos mexicanos, mujeres purépechas, alfarería, alfarería con flores ¡y muchas sorpresas más!

Contiene imágenes auténticas que representan mi cultura mexicana.

⭐Incluye:

El Chavo, el corazón de la lotería, íconos mexicanos, mujeres purépechas, alfarería, alfarería con flores ¡y muchas sorpresas más!

Use these coloring sheets as:

Use coloring sheets as prompts for creative writing exercises. Students can color the sheet and then write a story, dialogue, or descriptive paragraph based on the image.

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• Early Finishers

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Need to motivate your Spanish students?  Want to incorporate more REAL culture into your classes? Need them to work together?  This digital escape room is a FUN way to do both!  Students must watch and read the Google slides and also do some research of their own to help solve a crime. Students can complete this challenge in school or digitally from home! No-prep fun activity for ALL of your classes!

Some important objects have been stolen from the Soccer Museum at Camp Nou in Barcelona.  Help the police chase down the thieves as you travel around Spain!  To find the next clue, students must answer cultural questions about Spain.  From those answers, they must figure out codes that will open digital locks (in a google form).  Students get the next set of pictures and clues after each lock is opened! 

This Escape Room is suitable for all middle and high school students.  It focuses on famous places and interesting cultural details, not on grammar.  This resource comes in a Spanish version appropriate for students in Year 3 and up, and also an English version for Novice Spanish students or any student interested in Spanish culture!  It’s a great way to get students talking to each other at the beginning of the year, or a fun way to wrap up a school year too! Need a brain break from the normal curriculum? This should do the trick!

Who can use this product?

• Spanish students in Year 3 and above for the Spanish version
• Any student interested in Spanish culture for the English version (I recommend high school level- there are puzzles to figure out the require some out-of-the-box thinking!)

How can I use this product?

• This activity is a great way to either start or end the year!
• Students must work in teams to find answers and figure out codes
• Assign this activity digitally via google classroom or other learning platform
• Give students a time limit to increase motivation!
• This activity can be graded or just for fun
• The focus is on culture-not on grammar
• Plan for 60-90 minutes to complete this activity

What’s included in this product?

• A Spanish version Escape Room Challenge including

• 29 slides

• Important vocabulary (lock, clue, code, thief, to steal)

• Authentic photos from many places in Spain

• Links to 24 multiple choice questions in Spanish

• A google form with digital locks

• Link to a video showing flamenco music and dancing

• Link to a video showing how to make paella

• An English version with all of the the aforementioned parts

• Teacher instructions for use for both Spanish and English version (instructions are in English)

• An answer key for teachers for both Spanish and English versions

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Engage your students in a fun and creative activity with these Printable Cactus Color By Number Coloring Pages. These pages are perfect for Hispanic Heritage Month activities and will keep students entertained while reinforcing their number recognition and color skills.

What You will Get

• 2 Pages

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• PDF + PNG

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• This is a digital item.

• No physical product or printed material will be shipped.

• No refunds as this is a digital product.

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Do you need engaging last-minute activities for your History or ELA students? Do you want to support diversity and foster an inclusive classroom community? Then download this Bundle Emergency Sub Plans for English or History Activities for Heritage Months resource! These 5 no-prep WebQuests are perfect for that last-minute lesson!

You'll receive the activities in print and digital formats when you purchase this scavenger hunt resource. The research questions provided allow for scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can even use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more about the diversity in our country with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

➟Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15 - Oct 15) - With this Hispanic Heritage WebQuest students will learn about the history, culture, people, and more of Hispanics living in our country.

➟Native American Heritage Month (November) - Students will learn about Native American and Indigenous People's history and culture as well as contemporary and local topics in this engaging Webquest scavenger hunt!

➟Women's History Month (March) - Students will learn about women's achievements, civil rights activism, and involvement in a wide variety of activities.

➟Black History Month (February) - Students will learn about achievements in politics, medicine, STEM, the arts, sports, business, and more.

➟Asian American and Pacific Islander History Month (May) - This activity will have students researching and learning about Asian American and Pacific Islander history, people, events, facts, and more!

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Connecting dots and coloring with our Worksheets makes your child develop his imagination andbecomemore creative and inventive. In addition, coloring trains the precision of hand movements and also teaches concentration, which is difficult at this age.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 16 coloring pages
• (PDF + PNG)
• Large 8.5” x 11” designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper
• High-resolution images
• Unlimited prints
• Great for kids, boys, girls, and teens

Bundle the Famous Spanish Speaker Project: Research, Video Promo, and Classroom Competition with the Famous Spanish-Speaking Historical Figures and Spanish-Speaking Artist Wordsearch Activities and save 20%!

Explore Hispanic culture with this comprehensive educational bundle designed for middle and high school students. This set combines a dynamic video project and interactive wordsearch activites, perfect for bringing famous Spanish-speaking figures to life in your classroom!

Famous Spanish Speaker Project: Research, Video Promo, and Classroom Competition: Encourage creativity and critical thinking as students create captivating videos showcasing influential Hispanics. Ideal for enhancing research skills and multimedia presentations, this project encourages deeper understanding and appreciation of diverse Hispanic contributions. This can be completed in English or Spanish.

Famous Spanish-Speaking Historical Figures & Spanish-Speaking Artist Wordsearch : Reinforce historical knowledge with these engaging wordsearch puzzles. Each offers 15 different Spanish speakers to search for along with an optional research sheet to discover a fun fact about each. This activity is a great way for students to test their learning and connect with the rich heritage of Latino culture. Perfect for early finishers!

Perfect for Spanish levels 1, 2, 3, and 4. This bundle supports diverse learning styles and adds an exciting dimension to your curriculum. Equip your students with the tools to explore and celebrate global Spanish-speaking figures while honing their language skills.

Perfect for Hispanic Heritage Month!

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with our engaging mini book! Perfect for students, this educational resource brings the history and significance of this festive holiday to life. Packed with fun facts, colorful illustrations, and interactive activities, our Cinco de Mayo Mini Book is designed to captivate young minds and enhance their understanding of Mexican culture and heritage. Whether used in the classroom or at home, this versatile learning tool is sure to spark curiosity and foster a love for learning. Explore the traditions, customs, and historical events that make Cinco de Mayo a celebrated occasion worldwide. Get your copy today and make learning about this cultural celebration a memorable experience for students everywhere!

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Jigsaw Coloring Puzzles is an engaging and creative activity pack designed for young learners. This unique resource combines the fun of jigsaw puzzles with the creativity of coloring pages.

Children will delight in solving the jigsaw puzzles to reveal adorable images of National Hispanic Heritage Month .

After completing the puzzles, they can express their artistic skills by coloring the pictures in vibrant hues.

The activity promotes cognitive development, fine motor skills, and imaginative play while sparking excitement for learning. Whether used at home or in the classroom, "National Hispanic Heritage Month Jigsaw Coloring Puzzles" is an entertaining way to make learning enjoyable and interactive for children.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 30 Pages

• ( PDF + PNG )

• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys and girls

JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED

• This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight after purchasing.

• You can print as many copies as you want.

NOTE

• This is a digital item.

• No physical product or printed material will be shipped.

• No refunds as this is a digital product.

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Este viaje es en Español excepto los videos al final.

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Excursión virtual la Ciudad de México

This virtual field trip will provide your students with all the tools they need to feel like they're there! I included a lot of fascinating information about Mexico City. It's a city so rich in culture, architecture, and history. The students will have fun with the interactive aspects. I've done it like no other Virtual Field Trip. It also includes a guide for students to take notes. At the end of the field trip, I included some questions to review some points of the journey.

This field trip is in Spanish with the exception of the videos.

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Looking for some creative ways to add more culture into your Spanish lessons?  Want to have comprehensible input and keep students engaged in the Target Language?  Spark a love of learning and an interest in traveling to Spanish-speaking countries with this bundle of culture-themed activities! Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening are all included in these activities! Save money by getting all 4 no-prep culture activities together! 

The Youth Hostels activity is a great one to use during a travel unit!  It contains a Google Slides presentation to explain what youth hostels are and what they look like.  It has a short video embedded so students can really see what youth hostels can offer.  There is a reading activity linked in (with an answer key) as well!  This activity is geared for students in Years 2, 3 and 4.  Read more HERE.

Vacaciones en España focuses on a trip to the beach town of Benidorm, on the West Coast of Spain.  This Google Slides presentation contains vibrant photos of real people, which makes it engaging for students.  Each slide comes with text to explain what they’re seeing. Within the presentation are links to reading, writing, speaking and listening activities.  This activity is great for a travel theme and when students are starting to learn the past tense! Read more HERE.

Avila is a similar format to Vacaciones en España. The Google Slides™ presentation contains original photographs from Ávila, Spain, a beautiful and medieval city to the north of Madrid. Each slide contains text taking students through Ávila’s past (its incredible walls, towers and cathedral) and present-day life with some views of the city!  The text is mainly written in both present and past (preterite and imperfect) and therefore is great for Years 2, 3 and 4. Read more HERE. 

The Escape Room is a student favorite! It comes in a Spanish and English version, and students must follow the clues to help solve a crime.  The clues take them all around Spain where they will learn about various aspects of the culture.  Each clue they solve reveals the next clue! This is so much fun for students!  This activity is already differentiated and therefore appropriate for all levels of Spanish! Read more HERE.

Who can use this product?

• Students in Year 2 and up

How can I use this product?

• Present to the class
• Assign via Google Classroom or other learning platform
• Group work or Individual Work
• Sub Plans
• **Everything can be edited to suit your students’ needs!

What’s included in this product?

• Presentation, video and reading about Youth Hostels 
• Answer Key to comprehension questions for reading
• Presentation, photos, text, reading, writing, speaking and listening activities related to a trip to Benidorm, Spain
• Answer Keys included!
• Presentation, photos, text, reading, writing, speaking and listening activities related to a trip to Ávila, Spain
• Answer Keys included!
• Digital Escape Room activity Spanish version
• Digital Escape Room activity English version
• Answer Key and Teacher Instructions to Escape Rooms

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Engage your students in a fun and creative activity with these Printable Maracas Color By Number Coloring Pages. These pages are perfect for Hispanic Heritage Month activities and will keep students entertained while reinforcing their number recognition and color skills.

What You will Get

• 2 Pages

• HIGH QUALITY

• PDF + PNG

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Do you want to support diversity in our classroom? Do you need an inclusive and engaging activity? Then downland this Hispanic Heritage Month PUERTO RICO Activity for Middle School ELA! This comprehensive research project allows students to explore the history, facts and figures, major historical events, society, culture, and more of the Puerto Rican people. This WebQuest is perfect for Hispanic Heritage Month, small groups or individuals, substitute plans, homework, extra credit, and more!

You'll receive the activity in print and digital formats when you purchase this scavenger hunt resource. The research questions provide scaffolded instruction that can be completed individually, in pairs, or in small groups. You can use this lesson as a fun team-building or gamified activity. Your students are guaranteed to learn more with this high-quality, no-prep resource!

➟ Ways to Use This Resource:

• Full Class Activity
• Small Group Instruction
• Homework
• Extra Credit
• Substitute Plan
• ... and more!

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• Multi-step Question WebQuest (Print + Digital Formats)
• Reflection Questions
• Instructions & Answer Key
• Live links are provided on the last page of the resource
• Website evaluation form (to assess the appropriateness of websites as a few of the questions direct students to locate their own website).
• Terms of Use

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This coloring Pages is designed for children who love Hispanic Heritage Month!

It includes 19 high-quality images designed to entertain and engage, providing hours of coloring fun. Kids can use pens, pencils, markers, paint, and crayons. These coloring pages packed with fan-favorite Hispanic Heritage Month will keep Students happy While Coloring.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 19 coloring pages
• (PDF + PNG)
• Large 8.5” x 11” designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper
• High-resolution images
• Unlimited prints
• Great for kids, boys, girls, and teens

Celebrate the Global Influence of Spanish Speakers with this Dynamic Spanish Video Project!

From artists to activists, this engaging project invites your students to explore the remarkable contributions of Spanish speakers from around the world. With a choice of 200 influential historical figures, students will create captivating video presentations, showcase their work in class, and participate in a voting process to select the top 3 most influential individuals.

This comprehensive project blends research, creativity, presentation skills, and cultural understanding all while providing an interactive and enjoyable learning experience. Your students will be fully engaged, working on individualized projects throughout the week.

Project can be completed in Spanish or English depending on your students' language level. Spark a passion for discovering Spanish language and Hispanic culture, one influential figure at a time!

Spanish Speaker (Latino/Hispanic) Categories Include :

• Writers & Philosophers (25)
• Artists (25)
• Musicians (25)
• Politicians & Explorers (25)
• Scientists & Inventors (25)
• Fashion Designers (25)
• Athletes (25)
• Actors & Cinema Icons (25)

File Includes:

• Detailed teacher notes with an implementation schedule
• List of 200 Spanish speakers to assign (plus additional blank template)
• Project instruction sheet for students
• Visual Storyboard templates
• Guided presentation notes with voting sheets to keep students engaged
• Grading rubric
• Certificate template for the "Most Influential Spanish Speaker" to be awarded at conclusion of project!

This project is ideal for any level of upper school Spanish, including Foundations of Spanish, Spanish Exploratory, Middle School Spanish, Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4, and can even be adapted for AP Spanish.

Embark on this enriching journey through Hispanic culture today!

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this engaging crossword puzzle, designed to introduce students to key figures, terms, and concepts related to Hispanic culture and history. Perfect for middle and high school classrooms, this activity helps students build their cultural awareness while developing problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Ideal for the first day of class or as a supplemental activity throughout the month, this crossword puzzle serves as a meaningful icebreaker that also reinforces learning. Use it as a warm-up exercise, homework assignment, or as part of your Hispanic Heritage Month curriculum.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 20 Pages ( 10 Pages For Puzzles + 10 Pages For Solution )

• ( PDF + PNG Files )

• Large 8.5'' x 11'' designs that can easily be printed on regular sized paper

• High-resolution images

• Unlimited prints

• Great for kids, boys and girls

JUST DOWNLOAD, PRINT AND GET STARTED

• This item comes as a high-resolution PDF + PNG files that you can download straight after purchasing.

• You can print as many copies as you want.

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• No physical product or printed material will be shipped.

• No refunds as this is a digital product.

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Celebrate the rich history and culture of Hispanic communities with these fun and educational dot-to-dot coloring pages! Each page features intricate designs inspired by traditional Latin American art and architecture, from vibrant Aztec pyramids to charming Spanish colonial towns.

Perfect for kids and adults alike, these coloring pages offer a unique way to learn about the diverse traditions and customs of Hispanic heritage.

So grab some colored pencils, connect the dots, and let your creativity shine!

What You will Get

• 29 PAGES
• PDF + PNG Format
• HIGH QUALITY
• 8.5x11

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• This is a digital item.

• No physical product or printed material will be shipped.

• No refunds as this is a digital product.

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