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Model Curriculum And Resources for Teachers

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César Chávez Day

Model Curriculum And Resources for Teachers

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César E. Chávez Biografía (En Español, 659 KB)

César E. Chávez Biography (English, 651 KB)

  • Biographies

    There is a biography written for each grade span. The biographies come in two versions: an html version which will load more quickly from the Internet to your computer, and a PDF version (See www.adobe.com for the free acrobat reader). The PDF version will print much better than the html version, however it may take a long time to download, depending on your connection to the Internet.

    K-3 Lessons

    Kindergarten
    Theme: Learning and Working Now and Long Ago
    Kindergarten students studying the life, work, and philosophy of César E. Chávez will learn that being a good citizen involves acting in certain ways, and that the personal qualities that Chávez possessed reflect good civic behavior.

    Grade One
    Theme: A Child's Place in Time and Space
    Students studying the life, work, and philosophy of César E. Chávez in grade one will learn how he worked to resolve problems peaceably.

    Grade Two
    Theme: People Who Make a Difference
    Students studying César E. Chávez will learn about his role in improving the lives of farm workers.

    Grade Three
    Theme: Continuity and Change
    Students in grade three studying César E. Chávez will learn about his relationship with immigrants.


    4-6 Lessons

    Grade Four
    Theme: California: A Changing State
    Within this unit of study, special attention will be given to the role of labor in industry and agriculture, including how César E. Chávez, through nonviolent tactics, educated the general public about the working conditions in agriculture and led the movement to improve the lives of farm workers.

    Grade Five
    Theme: United States History and Geography: A New Nation
    Students in this grade study the historical developments leading to the discovery and colonization of North America by European countries and the ensuing interactions between Native Americans, Europeans, and enslaved Africans.

    Grade Six
    Theme: World History and Geography: Ancient Civilization
    Students studying the life, work, and philosophy of César E. Chávez in grade six will learn that religious ideas have always inspired and influenced the lives and actions of men and women, as they did Chávez.


    7-9 Lessons

    Grade Seven
    Theme: World History and Geography: Medieval Society
    Students studying the life, work, and philosophy of César E. Chávez in grade seven will continue to learn about the ideas and philosophies that have withstood the test of time and emerged in the work and actions of Chávez.

    Grade Eight
    Theme: United States History and Geography: A More Perfect Union
    Students studying the life, work, and philosophy of César E. Chávez in grade eight will learn about the historical events and developments in the United States that Chávez would eventually encounter.

    Grade Nine
    This is an elective year in California.


    10-12 Lessons

    Grade Ten
    Theme: World History, Culture, and Geography: The Modern World
    Students in grade ten studying the life, work, and philosophy of César E. Chávez will learn about the historical developments of many of the ideas and philosophy of Chávez, especially the evolution of democratic principles.

    Grade Eleven
    Theme: United States History and Geography
    Students in grade eleven can use the life and work of César E. Chávez as a case study to trace the major historical events and eras of the twentieth century.

    Grade Twelve
    Theme: Principles of American Democracy
    Students in grade twelve studying the life and work of César E. Chávez will see the direct relationship between his work and political philosophy and the political and legal system in the United States.


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