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Lesson Plans - 8th Grade

It’s Halloween!

In the United States, Halloween is celebrated on October 31. The holiday has its roots in the pre-Christian Celtic festival of Samhain. It was Christianized in the 9th century as “All Hallows’ Eve,” which precedes the Roman Catholic celebration of All Saints’ Day on November 1.

Famous Hispanics Hall of Fame

Students write biographies of famous Hispanics.

Create a Folktale

After reading and listening to folktales from various Hispanic cultures, students write a new folktale.

Retablo-Style Self-Portraits

Students create tinfoil self-portraits in the style of Frida Kahlo, a famous Mexican painter.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!

September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month. Education World offers a piñata full of activities that will help teachers focus attention on the contributions of people of Hispanic heritage to the history of the United States.