Hispanic Heritage Month at Aaron 30th Street provided an opportunity for students to explore different cultures, learn about important historical figures, and share their learning with the school community. Through lunchtime activities, school announcements, and interactive assemblies, students developed their understanding of Hispanic heritage while practicing important research, communication, and collaboration skills.
Learning Throughout the Month
During lunch, students had the opportunity to play LoterÃa, a traditional Mexican game that uses illustrated cards in a format similar to bingo. This activity gave students a chance to connect with peers while learning about a cultural tradition. School announcements also highlighted important Hispanic figures, helping students learn about their accomplishments and contributions across different fields.
Sharing Learning Through Student Projects
For our assemblies, students researched different countries, people, and historical topics and created projects to share with their classmates. Topics included Spanish Conquistadors, Ellen Ochoa, France A. Cordova, Pedro Santana, Spain, and the Maya, Aztec and Inca civilization. These projects encouraged students to identify important information, organize their ideas, and prepare to communicate what they learned to an audience.
Exploring with VIP Passes
During the assemblies, students participated in different stations as presenters and visitors. With their VIP Passes, students moved between stations, listened to presentations, and answered questions about the information being shared. Presenters practiced explaining their topics and responding to questions, while visitors worked on listening carefully, asking questions, and recording information. These activities gave students the opportunity to take an active role in their learning and learn from one another.
Building Understanding and Community
Our Hispanic Heritage Month activities brought students together through shared learning experiences. Whether playing LoterÃa, listening to announcements, or presenting a project, students had opportunities to build cultural awareness and strengthen skills that support their learning across subjects. We look forward to continuing to provide opportunities for students to explore different perspectives, share their knowledge, and contribute to our school community. Go Falcons!
