Latino Resources

Educator Resources

This page serves as a link to resources about the unique cultures, diverse history, and contributions and of Latino's in Utah.

Learning ResourcesLesson PlansProfessional Development

Learning Resources

14th Colony
K-12 lesson plans built to discuss Californian missions, colonization and their aftermath.
Artes de Mexico en Utah Latino History
This locally produced podcast focuses on teaching the history of Mexico through the arts.
Center for Latin American Studies at the University of Utah K-16
A directory of films, lesson plans, books, webinars and more for K-16 educators.
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1 and 2. It is a time to remember and honor loved ones who have passed away. If you are looking for a way to teach your students about this holiday, check out these curriculum resources.
Latine Art Teacher Resources: Smithsonian American Art Museum
A collection of teacher guides, videos and other resources on Latine History through the Arts.
Latino Civil Rights Timeline
This timeline covers the Latino civil rights movement from 1903 to 2006.
Latino Cultures in the US (Google)
Beautifully designed and well-researched videos, articles and more on Latino icons and heroes, arts and entertainment, history and traditions, and communities today.
National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic American Heritage Month, a time to recognize the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society.
National Museum of the American Latino
Part of the Smithsonian, the National Museum of the American Latino is designed to recognize the accomplishments, history and culture of the Latino communities.
PBS Hispanic Heritage Month Series
Comprehensive collection of high-quality videos on Latino history. 
Teaching Central America
A collection of lesson plans, books, biographies, films and resources for free use for classroom teachers.
Skipping Stones
Skipping Stones is a nonprofit children's literary magazine that encourages cooperation, creativity and celebration of cultural and linguistic diversity.
Viva La Causa
A documentary film and teaching guide on the grape strike and boycott led by Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta in the 1960s. 
Back to Top

Lesson Plans

14th Colony Lesson Plans
Organized by grade level, these lesson plans cover the missions and colonization of California.
Born From Corn
An engaging and comprehensive series of three lesson plans that delve into Maya cosmovision, not only in the past, but also as living cultures. Designed for students in grades K-2, 3, 6 and 7-12.
LADAMA: Movement, Music, and Community in South America
Movement, Music and Community in South America gives elementary school students the opportunity to explore the performing arts, culture and ecology of Colombia, Venezuela and Brazil.
Latino Public Broadcasting Education Collection
This collection of lesson plans and media resources focuses on significant figures and history.
National Endowment of the Humanities: Latino Art
Find K-12 lesson plans on civil rights, history and arts.
PBS Learning Labs: Latino Americans (3- 12)
This collection of lesson plans delves into stories of US Latinos and how they inform the broader American narrative.
Presencia (9-12 introduction to Latino culture)
A nine-slide lesson plan that introduces a general audience to Latino culture through foodways, music, arts, reflection and writing.
Teaching Central America
These K-12 lesson plans on Central America cover arts, ecology, literature, politics and more.
Teaching Resources at Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs (CLASP)
Teachers and librarians can find lesson plans built around books recognized by the Américas Awards.
The Kennedy Center
Travel through Latin America with resources on everything from Venezuelan b-boys to to cultural holidays.

Back to Top

Professional Development

Gateway to Learning Educator Workshops
Gateway to Learning Educator Workshops offer K-12 Utah teachers rigorous, affordable professional development opportunities and continuing education courses at the University of Utah.
Latinx History Is Black History
In this webinar, TT Staff Writer Coshandra Dillard and Teaching and Learning Specialist Stef Bernal-Martinez will share stories and strategies for teaching Afro-Latinx history and doing it justice. Latinx History Is Black History will clarify the confusion between race and ethnicity, provide a historical primer on Afro-Latinx identities and review resources for teaching Elizabeth Acevedo’s poem “Afro-Latina.”
Utah NAME
Learn more about the Utah chapter of the National Association for Multicultural Education.
Westside Leadership Institute
Find programs designed to help participants build skills and knowledge to contribute to the health and well-being of Salt Lake City’s west side.

Back to Top