| Elementary |
Making Communities Better
Create a human monument honoring the contributions of César Chávez.
Free Lessons
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| Secondary |
The Widening Struggle
Analyze a poster and song from the UFW grape boycott and predict how the civil rights movement might have expanded.
| Secondary |
César Chávez: Working for Change
Learn about the life of César Chávez, then plan a monument to honor his accomplishments.
Biography Video
Watch the video or read the biography about César Chávez with your students.
Biographies
Learn about three Americans who fought for farmworkers’ rights. Consider assigning a group to read each and share what they’ve learned.
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César Chávez (1927—1993)
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Dolores Huerta (1930—)
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Larry Itliong (1913—1977)
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Additional Resources
See these collections for additional Cesar Chavez Day ideas.
A Lesson About César Chávez and Civil Rights
Acquaint students with the legacy of César Chávez as they analyze excerpts from Chávez’s speeches.
César Chávez | Labor Leader and Civil Rights Activist
Discover how César Chávez organized farmworkers to start a labor movement with a biographical video, photograph, and speech.
César Chávez Day Model Curriculum
Explore K—12 model curriculum and resources for César Chávez Day from the California Department of Education website.