These Internet Sites should be helpful for your Hispanic Cultural Investigations!
These Internet Sites should be helpful for your Hispanic Cultural Investigations!
Background
and Interesting Information:
Origins of Mexico: Tells about the ancient natives of Mexico.
Are Chicanos the Same as Mexicans?: Explains of the origins of the terms Hispanic, Latino, Chicano and Mexican.
Mayan Culture: Several links about Mayan culture from Yahooligans.
Maya Adventure: The Science Museum of Minnesota presents Maya Adventure. It highlights science activities and information related to ancient and modern Mayan culture.
History of Oaxaca: Extensive site about all aspects of the Oaxacan culture.
Learn Spanish Conversation: This is online tutorial which helps you learn how to speak Spanish.
Virtual Tour of Latin America: Virtual Tour of several Latin American countries. Includes great pictures of each of the areas.
Tour of Chichen Itza: Virtual Field Trip of Chichen Itza with interesting photographs of the area.
Spanish Roots in America: Time Line and map that shows the immigration of the Spaniards into America.
Palabras=Words: English translations of several Spanish words.
David Alfaro Siqueiros: Siqueiros is a famous Hispanic artist. His site has many interesting areas to visit.
Chicano Murals in Los Angelos: Picture tour of many Chicano murals in Los Angelos.
Mexican Folk Art: Extensive site showing different forms of Mexican folk art.
CLNet Art Resources: Has an abundance of links to Hispanic art.
Native Web: A search engine for Mexican music.
Musica Latina: Vast source for all kinds of Latin music.
Music by Selena: Fan club for Selena. Includes actual music that can be downloaded.
Tex-Mex Sound: Describes the origins of Tex-Mex music.
Mexican Folk Music Links: Has numerous links to Mexcian folk music.
Cocina Mexicana: The Mexican Kitchen has lots of Hispanic recipes.
Mexican Recipes: Lots of recipes with a Mexican origin.
More Mexican Recipes: These recipes are from Patricia Wriedt.
Dia de Muertos Recipes: Special recipes for the Day of the Dead celebration.
Mexican Rice: Recipe for Mexican Rice.
Los Milagros: Site shows how to make icons that will fulfill wishes.
Mexican Flag: See and learn the history behind the Mexican Flag.
Aztec Calendar: Shows all kinds of symbols used in the Aztec calendar.
Mayan Calendar: See the Mayan calendar.
Calculate with a Mayan Calendar: Enter any date and this site will calculate the Mayan date.
Cinco de Mayo: Cinco de Mayo is a traditional Mexican holiday that is celebrated in May.
Cinco de Mayo: Several links to information about Cinco de Mayo from the Yahooligans search engine.
Cinco de Mayo: A WebQuest on Cinco de Mayo by Juliet Mendez.
Dia de los Muertos: Site contains all kinds of information about the Day of the Dead celebration.
Dia de los Muertos: An Integrative Unit on Dia de los Muertos by Juliet Mendez.
Day of the Dead: Several links to information about Dia de los Muertos from the Yahooligans search engine.
Hit the Penny: Hispanic game to play.
Toma Todo: Mexican math game to play.
Hispanic Scavenger Hunt: Have fun discovering Hispanic things on the Internet.
Famous
People/Role Model Sites:
Americans of Hispanic Descent: Interview with people of Hispanic descent.
Hispanic History Makers: Learn about 25 people of Hispanic heritage who have inspired others with their deeds and contributions.
Ellen Ochoa: Ms. Ochoa is the first Hispanic woman to travel into Space.
Outstanding Hispanic Americans: List of famous Hispanic Americans.
Folktales/Legends/Poetry
Sites:
Aztlan: Aztlan is the mythical place of origin of the Aztec peoples.
Amazon.com: A great commercial site to find all kinds of Mexican folktales. Just type in the words "Mexican folktales" and a extensive list of folktales will appear.
Native Web: A search engine for Mexican books.
Amazon.com: A great commercial site to find all kinds of Mexican children's books. Just type in the words "Hispanic children's books" and a extensive list of books will appear.
Some suggestions of books to use:
