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Hispanic Heritage Quest

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📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice & Quick Checks

I can... explain the purpose of Hispanic Heritage Month and identify important Hispanic American contributions.

1. When is Hispanic Heritage Month observed in the United States?

August 15 - September 15

September 15 - October 15

October 1 - October 31

2. What does the word heritage most closely mean in this context?

A single family tradition only

The history, culture, and traditions passed through generations

A type of food

3. Who is Dolores Huerta best known for?

A famous painter of self-portraits

A labor activist who worked for farmworkers' rights

The first Hispanic astronaut

4. Which item is an example of a primary source?

A textbook summary about Sonia Sotomayor

A recorded speech by Cesar Chavez

A modern article describing Frida Kahlo's influence

5. Check all that apply: Which of the following are ways Hispanic Americans have contributed to U.S. culture?

Arts and literature

Science and space exploration

Sports and community service

None of the above

✏️ Part 2: Matching, Short Answers & Exit Reflection

6. Match each Hispanic American to their contribution. Draw a line between columns.
A. Frida Kahlo
B. Roberto Clemente
C. Dolores Huerta
D. Ellen Ochoa
1. Astronaut and engineer
2. Painter known for expressive self-portraits
3. Baseball player and humanitarian
4. Labor organizer and activist
7. In one sentence, explain why Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept 15 - Oct 15) is important to study in social studies.
8. Think about a short primary-source quote from a Hispanic American leader you learned about. Summarize its main idea in one or two sentences.
9. Exit slip — finish this sentence: I can explain why Hispanic Heritage Month is important because ____________________________.

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