Hispanic Awareness Suitcase

The Hispanic Awareness suitcase features contributions of Hispanic immigrants to the life of the Mahoning Valley. Artifacts, pictures, map work, virtual field trips, biography projects and activities will help students experience the history, culture and customs of Hispanic people in our Valley and around the world.

Students will:

• Use artifacts to understand daily life

• Understand the customs and culture of immigrants both  locally and globally

• Develop graphing and mapping skills

• Use measurement tools

• Give an effective presentation

Age: upper elementary

Subjects: history, language arts, geography, social studies and research skills, as well as reading and writing processes, applications and conventions.

4Contents & Educator Information

Suitcase may be borrowed for up to two weeks.

Call (330) 743-2589 to schedule.

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The Mahoning Valley Historical Society educates and promotes an interest in the history of the Mahoning Valley by collecting, preserving, and developing material representative of the people who have inhabited the region.

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