Influencing policy (training slides from Fast Track Impact)
Leccion 9.18.12
1. Español I – Sr. Johnston
martes, el dieciocho de septiembre de 2012
9/18/2012
2. Para empezar
• Write Tarea (HW) in Agenda:
• Complete the assignment: Famous Hispanic American
• Prepare for today’s quiz which will begin after
we resume our discussion on National
Hispanic American Heritage Month.
• We will do the final section of the quiz
together FIRST.
3. From the White House:
• “Our Nation's story would not be possible
without generations of Hispanics who have
shaped and strengthened the fabric of our Union.
They have enriched every aspect of our national
identity with traditions that stretch across
centuries and reflect the many ancestries that
comprise the Hispanic community. This month,
we celebrate this rich heritage and reflect on the
invaluable contributions Hispanics have made to
America.”
- President Barack Obama, 9/15/2012
6. Introduction
• Who are Hispanics? Hispanics are Americans, who trace their ancestry to the
Spanish-speaking countries regardless of race.
• Hispanics are not just famous in the field of art and music. Did you know that
Antonia C. Novello became the first Hispanic person and also the first woman to
be appointed as Surgeon General in the United States? Did you know that Ellen
Ochoa became the first female Hispanic astronaut? Did you know that Ileana
Ros-Lehtinen became the first Hispanic woman and first Cuban American to be
elected to the U.S. Congress?
• You will find Hispanics in many other fields, who have made many important
contributions to American society. Hispanics are the largest minority group in
the U.S. today and Spanish is the second most-spoken language. Hispanics are a
big part of our school population as well.
• Hispanic Heritage month begins on September 15 and we are going to celebrate
it in our school. You, as students of Spanish and Hispanic culture, are going to be
the school’s cultural ambassadors for promoting Hispanic Heritage and will
teach others about them. You are going to focus on famous Hispanics who have
made contributions in many fields.
7. Task
• Your job is to choose one famous Hispanic
American, find out several facts about that
person, then write a brief biographical sketch
about that person. You will complete the
biographical form, adding a picture of your
chosen person as well.
• These will be displayed in the hall to celebrate
National Hispanic American Heritage Month!
8. Process
• Visit the sites listed below.
• Meet 50 notable Hispanic American men and women who've made a difference in
the arts, entertainment, sports, world affairs, human rights and history.
• http://www.gale.cengage.com/free_resources/chh/bio/index.htm
• Discover History Makers
• http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/hispanic/
• Choose a famous Hispanic American and fill out the biographical worksheet listing
5 facts about the person you chose. Search for a picture of the person you have
chosen, right click on that picture and choose Save as. Save it to Mr. Johnston’s
Flash Drive (ask to borrow it). After you have gathered facts and a picture of your
famous Hispanic American, you will write a short biography of your person on the
lines provided. Turn in this document and give it to Mr. Johnston to display.
9. Evaluation
• You will be evaluated on completion of your
worksheet and the information you gather on
the person you choose.
• Do your best!
• Bring in your completed work to turn in
tomorrow, Wednesday, September 18, 2012.
10. Conclusion
• Take time to learn about other famous
Hispanic Americans that others in your class
chose to learn about. Many contributions
have been made to America's culture by
people from the Hispanic world!
• This assignment was aimed at giving you an
insight into the impact that Hispanics have
made in our society.
