United Farm Workers Art-Based Lesson Plan
Let's learn about the United Farm Workers!
First, read the chapter "U is for United Farm Workers" in the textbook Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl (you will need to purchase or borrow this textbook for this lesson). Then, expand on the reading with this creative and engaging lesson plan, featuring video resources, a discussion prompt, fun print-and-go creative activities, worksheets, and more. This lesson set was designed to be accessible for all ages of learners and includes a wide range of resources so you can tailor the lesson to the needs of your students.
Included in this lesson
A recommended selection from Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl
Recommended video resources
A thought-provoking discussion prompt
Let Your Flag Fly Activity- In 1962, Cesar Chavez asked his brother to design a flag for the United Farm Workers. Use the print-and-go activity page provided to learn about the symbolism embedded in the UFW flag and then design a flag of your own.
Save the Strawberries Activity- Use the print-and-go activity page provided and strawberry harvest video resource linked in the lesson plan to learn about why we should eat every piece of hand-picked fruit that makes it across the country and into our refrigerators. Then, invent a recipe to use up your strawberries!
Comprehension and Critical Thinking worksheet featuring: Vocabulary Word Match, Review Questions (short answer), Critical Thinking Question (long answer), and Ideas for Further Research
Comprehension and Critical Thinking answer sheet
Spotlight on labor organizers Larry Itliong and Dolores Huerta with original coloring pages featuring biographies and quotations plus recommended resources to learn more about their work.
A note to the teacher with additional information about this lesson
If you like the sound of this lesson, consider checking out the complete curriculum! It was designed to help students learn about moments and movements in American history in which everyday people worked together to make change and inspire them to think creatively about problems in the world:
Power of the People Art-Based American History Curriculum
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Let's learn about the United Farm Workers!
First, read the chapter "U is for United Farm Workers" in the textbook Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl (you will need to purchase or borrow this textbook for this lesson). Then, expand on the reading with this creative and engaging lesson plan, featuring video resources, a discussion prompt, fun print-and-go creative activities, worksheets, and more. This lesson set was designed to be accessible for all ages of learners and includes a wide range of resources so you can tailor the lesson to the needs of your students.
Included in this lesson
A recommended selection from Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl
Recommended video resources
A thought-provoking discussion prompt
Let Your Flag Fly Activity- In 1962, Cesar Chavez asked his brother to design a flag for the United Farm Workers. Use the print-and-go activity page provided to learn about the symbolism embedded in the UFW flag and then design a flag of your own.
Save the Strawberries Activity- Use the print-and-go activity page provided and strawberry harvest video resource linked in the lesson plan to learn about why we should eat every piece of hand-picked fruit that makes it across the country and into our refrigerators. Then, invent a recipe to use up your strawberries!
Comprehension and Critical Thinking worksheet featuring: Vocabulary Word Match, Review Questions (short answer), Critical Thinking Question (long answer), and Ideas for Further Research
Comprehension and Critical Thinking answer sheet
Spotlight on labor organizers Larry Itliong and Dolores Huerta with original coloring pages featuring biographies and quotations plus recommended resources to learn more about their work.
A note to the teacher with additional information about this lesson
If you like the sound of this lesson, consider checking out the complete curriculum! It was designed to help students learn about moments and movements in American history in which everyday people worked together to make change and inspire them to think creatively about problems in the world:
Power of the People Art-Based American History Curriculum
Connect with us!
We'd love to hear what you think and see photos of how you used this product! Also, please consider signing up for our newsletter to receive a freebie every month!
Let's learn about the United Farm Workers!
First, read the chapter "U is for United Farm Workers" in the textbook Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl (you will need to purchase or borrow this textbook for this lesson). Then, expand on the reading with this creative and engaging lesson plan, featuring video resources, a discussion prompt, fun print-and-go creative activities, worksheets, and more. This lesson set was designed to be accessible for all ages of learners and includes a wide range of resources so you can tailor the lesson to the needs of your students.
Included in this lesson
A recommended selection from Rad American History A-Z by Kate Schatz and Miriam Klein Stahl
Recommended video resources
A thought-provoking discussion prompt
Let Your Flag Fly Activity- In 1962, Cesar Chavez asked his brother to design a flag for the United Farm Workers. Use the print-and-go activity page provided to learn about the symbolism embedded in the UFW flag and then design a flag of your own.
Save the Strawberries Activity- Use the print-and-go activity page provided and strawberry harvest video resource linked in the lesson plan to learn about why we should eat every piece of hand-picked fruit that makes it across the country and into our refrigerators. Then, invent a recipe to use up your strawberries!
Comprehension and Critical Thinking worksheet featuring: Vocabulary Word Match, Review Questions (short answer), Critical Thinking Question (long answer), and Ideas for Further Research
Comprehension and Critical Thinking answer sheet
Spotlight on labor organizers Larry Itliong and Dolores Huerta with original coloring pages featuring biographies and quotations plus recommended resources to learn more about their work.
A note to the teacher with additional information about this lesson
If you like the sound of this lesson, consider checking out the complete curriculum! It was designed to help students learn about moments and movements in American history in which everyday people worked together to make change and inspire them to think creatively about problems in the world:
Power of the People Art-Based American History Curriculum
Connect with us!
We'd love to hear what you think and see photos of how you used this product! Also, please consider signing up for our newsletter to receive a freebie every month!