We are now moving into a little history. This unit will be taught right after our unit on Resources/Economics. We will spend about 5 days on this unit. Cesar Chavez is a very interesting and influential historic individual. He made an impact that still resonates us today. He fought very hard for workers' rights. He himself was a migrant farm worker and experienced many of the hardships that they experienced. It's important that we learn about individuals such as Cesar Chavez because we need to see where our country has come from, and how it came to be what it is today. Cesar Chavez is still loved and respected by a lot of people.
The standard that we will be using in our learning experience of Cesar Chavez is:
SS3H2 The student will discuss the lives of Americans who expanded people's rights and freedoms in a democracy.
a. … Cesar Chavez (worker's rights)
b. Explain social barriers, restrictions, and obstacles that these historical figures had to overcome and describe how they overcame them.
There are so many beautiful children's books about Cesar Chavez that help us all to better understand and respect his life, obstacles, and legacy.
Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez by Kathleen Krull
Cesar Chavez : The Struggle for Justice Cesar Chavez : La lucha por la justicia
by Anthony Accardo, Jose Juan Colin, Richard Griswold Del Castillo
Elegy on the Death of César Chávez
by Rudolfo A. Anaya
Take a look at this website about Cesar Chavez:
Cesar Chavez is a very neat person that helped so many people. I hope that my students can learn to respect and understand the hardships that individuals like Cesar Chavez went through.
At some point during this unit, students will:
- Discuss the life of Cesar Chavez (His life, hardships, and legacy)
- Discuss why Cesar Chavez is important.
- Explain the social barriers, restrictions, and obstacles that Cesar Chavez went through.
Best,
Mrs. Foster
