8th Grade Hispanic Heritage Month Projects (by date, latest first)

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this versatile informational reading passage, research report, and collaborative art project on Lionel Messi, an Argentine soccer superstar and influential Latino. Perfect for a research project or as an engaging classroom activity.

***Reading Passages***

DIFFERENTIATED LEVELS FOR ALL LEARNERS

• Early elementary (1-3)
• Upper elementary (4-6)
• Complex Readers (7-12)

Each newsletter is 2 pages.
Information on...
➡️ Early Life
➡️ Career
➡️ Interesting Facts
➡️ Influence

***Reading Comprehension Questions***

These questions are differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential Latino leader, making it ideal for close reading activities.
Features:

• Colored and Black-Line Versions: Available in both vibrant color and easy-to-print black-line formats.
• Reading Comprehension Questions: Tailored for early elementary (grades 1-3) and a separate worksheet for upper elementary (grades 4-6).

***Trifold***

How It Works:

1. Choose a Subject: Students select an individual to research. This could be anyone from historical figures, scientists, artists, to contemporary leaders or influencers. Lionel Messi is pre-filled in one version of this template.
2. Fill in the Blanks: The template guides students through the research process. They'll fill in key sections, providing biographical information, accomplishments, and the impact of the chosen individual.
3. Present to the Class: The completed reports become the basis for engaging class presentations, encouraging students to express themselves confidently and articulately.

***Collaborative Mural Poster***

Have students contribute to a larger masterpiece that honors the talent and resilience of Lionel Messi. This unique product transforms any space into a vibrant tapestry of collective expression, capturing the spirit of Messi's impactful life and words.
⭐️ Pro-Tip: To make a smaller puzzle, use your printer or copier's "combine" feature and print 2 pages on one sheet!

Two Sizes Available:

• 25 pieces or 36 pieces! (Includes both Color-Guide & BW versions)

Perfect for classrooms celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, this Lionel Messi Reading Passage + Research Report Template + Collaborative Mural will inspire students to learn about and appreciate the incredible contributions of this Latino changemaker.

Hispanic Heritage and Latino/a Changemaker: Are you looking for a way to ⭐️TEACH and INSPIRE⭐️ during Hispanic Heritage Month?

These resources are a great resource to the vibrant world of Latino/a Changemakers and their profound contributions to the world. Perfect for a project to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!

Designed and differentiated for all students, this kid-friendly research newsletter brings you fun and informative snapshots, engaging stories, and interesting facts about Latino/a changemakers and their creative brilliance. All newsletters are biographical.

This is a reading passage newsletter GROWING BUNDLE with-

- Sonia Sotomayor

- Frida Kahlo

- Dolores Huerta

- Roberto Clemente

- Ellen Ochoa

- César Chávez

- Lionel Messi

- Rigoberta Menchú

- Pelé

-Celia Cruz

...and many more to come!

This is a nonfiction biographical reading passage about Lionel Messi a as a Latino Changemaker and an Amazing Athlete. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Hispanic Heritage Month.

DIFFERENTIATED LEVELS FOR ALL LEARNERS

- Early elementary (1-3)

- Upper elementary (4-6)

- Complex Readers (7-12)

*Each newsletter is 2 pages.

Information on...

➡️ Early Life

➡️ Career

➡️ Interesting Facts

➡️ Influence

INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader. Perfect for close reading!

• Colored and black-line version
• Reading comprehension questions for early elementary (1-3) and separate worksheet for upper elementary (4-6)

This is a nonfiction biographical reading passage about Rigoberta Menchú as a Latina Changemaker and a Female Leader. Students can use this as a jumping off point for a research project or for Hispanic Heritage Month and Women's History Month.

DIFFERENTIATED LEVELS FOR ALL LEARNERS

- Early elementary (1-3)

- Upper elementary (4-6)

- Complex Readers (7-12)

*Each newsletter is 2 pages.

Information on...

➡️ Early Life

➡️ Career

➡️ Interesting Facts

➡️ Influence

INCLUDED- Reading Comprehension Questions! Differentiated and can be used with any reading passage about an influential female leader. Perfect for close reading!

• Colored and black-line version
• Reading comprehension questions for early elementary (1-3) and separate worksheet for upper elementary (4-6)

I believe in Game Based Learning and Project Based Learning in the classroom. This bundle is part of my PBL Program.

➡️PBL makes learning more engaging and relevant to students because they work on projects that interest and motivate them. It encourages active participation and a sense of ownership over their learning.

➡️PBL promotes teamwork and collaboration. Students work together on projects, which helps them develop communication and interpersonal skills.

❤ These projects will impact the dynamic in your classroom for a positive turn.

Many of these projects can be conducted alone or in groups.

SAVE 30% with this BUNDLE!

Bundle of Hispanic PROJECTS

A different approach to writing a story or working with leyendas.

These quick projects can be used for:

**⭐⭐**Sub-days

**⭐⭐**Homework

**⭐⭐**Extra Practice

**⭐⭐**Extra Credit

**⭐⭐**Cultural Enhancement in the classroom

**⭐⭐**Better student writing

**⭐⭐**Art Component

**⭐⭐**Advanced students that need a more hands-on activity

and so many other ways!

Easy-to-use, rubrics, examples, and versatile topics.

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Paquete Creciente de Excursiones Virtuales

Todas las excursiones son completamente en español.

Countries:

Mexico - focuses on Mexico City

Peru

Argentina

Puerto Rico

Colombia

Costa Rica...coming soon

Spain... coming soon

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⭐NO PREP NEEDED

I believe in Game Based Learning and Project Based Learning in the classroom. This bundle is part of my GBL Program.

Bundle that includes:

Hispanos Notable Actividades y Posters

Hispanic Icons Loteria Style

Hispanic Culture Jeopardy

Hispanic Boho Posters

Hispanas Notables Lectura

AFROLATINOS Collaborative Posters

Afromexicanos Unidad

Everything you need to teach a successful AP SPANISH LITERATURE COURSE!!!

NOTE: This contains even more files than those mentioned. There are extra folders that serve as material to teach the course.

SAVE HOURS OF WORK!

Save more than $50 with this bundle!

The Most Fun Way to Teach this Course!!!

☀️_Includes all ART MATERIAL TOO!!!_

☀️Lazarillo de Tormes Breakout

☀️NEW Jeopardy Interactive Game

☀️Gallery Walk Palabras Literarias Game

☀️Proyectos para la Clase

☀️AP Spanish Student Workbook

☀️AP Spanish Literature Jeopardy NEW Game! 2-in-1

☀️Writing and Literature Guide for Spanish Classes guía de escritura y literature

☀️☀️Práctica Divertida de Términos

☀️Distance Learning Palabras Semanales

☀️Ap Spanish Literature Worksheets to Reinforce

☀️Review Puzzles

☀️Reading Task Cards for HL Spanish

☀️Flashcards for Spanish AP Literature

☀️AP SPANISH LITERATURE TASK CARDS

☀️Teaching Art in Spanish

☀️ Practice Exam

☀️ Games+++

☀️ Notes

☀️ Projects+++

☀️ Interactive Exam

☀️Game for AP Spanish Literature

☀️Hoja para evaluar o criticar arte

☀️ El Arte Breakout Museum

ANYTHING I ADD TO my shop that is related to AP SPANISH LITERATURE will be added (always a growing bundle).

ENTREVISTAS/INTERVIEWS

Jeopardy CARDS Poetry

Activities/Actividad de Poesia

AP Spanish Literature Coloring Activity as Review

El hijo ppt

AP Spanish Literature Actividades de Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz

Palabras Semanales Quiz

Mini-books with definitions for teaching Literature in Spanish.

Interactive Notebook for Literature en español Bundle

AP SPANISH LITERATURE AND CULTURE LITERARY TERMS

Everything in my store for AP Spanish Literature is included except: bellringer/bellwork and Literature Cards and boom cards

+ 20 bonus files

✏️Challenging but achievable

✏️Creative

South America Collaborative Poster

A fun way to bring students together.

A Collaborative Poster.

This bundle Includes 2 posters.

➡️1. Poster of a Map of South America with Icons.

➡️2. Poster of a landscape of South America

Freebie: Karol G poster.

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Ready to get your students engaged with a hands-on project?

This project includes:

➡️A Guide to Creating a Comic Strip in the Spanish Classroom

➡️An entire Comic Strip that is already completed. This serves as an example for class. This product also includes reading comprehension questions.

➡️A Rubric

➡️Templates to facilitate creating a Comic Strip Project.

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⭐No-Prep Needed

⭐Substitute Friendly

Thank you,

Ariana Perez-Urbina

©TheSpanglishMom

Las Recetas Project

A fun Mini-Project that is ideal for the Spanish Classroom.

Students gets to experience culture through food!

As everyone knows I love to show off how much I love and know about Mexico. Here is a beautiful collage of some of the most notables foods and some monuments of Mexico.

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Los Milagros Project

Is part of my Hispanohablantes Projects.

These Projects are perfect to connect with students and have them master

culture and writing.

Super easy to create and can be hung around the classroom.

Includes:

• Templates for the Milagritos
• Examples
• Includes a Teacher guide of what these are
• Includes idea of how they can be used for Thanksgiving.
• Rubric

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©TheSpanglishMom

Bicultural Study:

Includes readings, 2 poems, questions, project guide, project example and more.☀️

This is perfect for classes that have students that are bicultural, heritage speakers, AP Spanish etc.☀️

This product designed exclusively for Spanish speakers who are ready to embark on an exciting exploration of their bicultural identity. In a world where diversity and multiculturalism are celebrated, we understand the importance of embracing and connecting with your cultural roots while seamlessly adapting to new environments.

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Unleash your students' inner artist!

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The Short Clip and the Questions are in Spanish.

Students watch a short clip that summarizes DAY OF THE DEAD and then color the Catrina.

Incluye dos proyectos que son rápidos y divertidos.

El primero es un mural de acontecimientos actuales.

Incluye la rúbrica, ejemplos y una guía.

El segundo es una publicación mockup de Instagram. Esta al igual que el muralismo tiende ser una de las actividades favoritas de los estudiantes ya que razona con ellos.

Como un bono incluye una actividad que ayuda a generar un bosquejo para un podcast.

Las actividades se pueden completar rápidamente y no tienen pierde.

Se pueden hacer en los niveles de español 2 a AP español.

It includes two projects that are fast and fun. The first one is a current events mural. It includes the rubric, examples, and a guide. The second one is an Instagram mockup post. This, like the mural project, tends to be one of the students' favorite activities because it resonates with them. As a bonus, it includes an activity that helps generate a podcast outline. These activities can be completed quickly and are foolproof. They can be done at Spanish levels 2 through AP Spanish.

I believe in Game Based Learning and Project Based Learning in the classroom.
This activity is part of my Project Based Learning Program
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Estaciones del Año Proyectos

Students fill-in the words with their personal aspires, dreams, desires, plans, goals etc. Then they write a short summary of what they look forward to during that STATION OF THE YEAR.

Includes:

Summer

Spring

Winter

Fall

100% in Spanish activity.

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Los estudiantes completan las palabras con sus aspiraciones, sueños, deseos, planes, metas personales, etc. Luego, escriben un breve resumen de lo que esperan durante esa ESTACIÓN DEL AÑO.

Incluye:

• Verano
• Primavera
• Invierno
• Otoño

Actividad 100% en español.

✏️Easy-to-use

✏️Engaging

☀️Unleash your students' inner artist!

El Chocolate en México

• Vocabulario Esencial
• Cuestionario
• Mapa conceptual
• Idea Principal
• Hagamos Chocolate Proyecto
• Recetas con chocolate Templates

A unique lesson that includes a project for students. Learn about the History of Chocolate in a fun and authentic way!

⭐NO PREP NEEDED

100% in Spanish.

Argentina Virtual Field Trip

¿Has estado buscando una forma divertida y educativa de involucrar a tus estudiantes? ¡Mis lecciones utilizan los modelos de Aprendizaje Basado en Juegos y Aprendizaje Basado en Proyectos, y están garantizadas para captar la atención de tus estudiantes desde el principio!

Este día de excursión virtual toma lugar en Argentina. Los estudiantes navegan a través de mi lección interactive. Este producto también viene con una guía para que escriban los estudiantes mientras recorren Argentina.

This TRIP is part of my GBL Program.

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⭐NO PREP NEEDED

⭐100% IN SPANISH

Bring the captivating world of legends to your Spanish classroom with this comprehensive Legends Project. Perfect for exploring Spanish-speaking cultures, this project helps students learn about famous legends from different countries, while developing critical skills in identifying themes, understanding story elements, and honing their writing.

What’s Included:

• Legend Sign-Up Sheet: A pre-made sign-up list featuring suggested legends from various Spanish-speaking countries, making it easy to assign diverse topics.
• 4 Interactive Activities: Designed to deepen students' understanding, these activities guide them through analyzing themes, recognizing story characteristics, and exploring cultural significance.
• Rubric for Assessment: Clear and detailed, this rubric provides guidelines for evaluation to help students focus on essential elements.
• Warm-Up Page: A perfect introduction to legends, where students review cultural background and build anticipation.
• Characteristics Identification Page: An engaging activity that invites students to explore and document key features of legends.

This Spanish legends project is ideal for language practice, cultural enrichment, and reinforcing Spanish reading comprehension. With everything from printable worksheets to project rubrics, this resource offers a fun, educational experience that’s both engaging and easy to use!

Perfect for Spanish Teachers Seeking:

• Cultural exploration in the classroom
• Interactive Spanish projects
• High-quality Spanish teaching materials
• Creative Spanish writing activities