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Legendary Latinas for Ages 8-12 (Part 2)

In this ongoing class, we will celebrate Hispanic Heritage and the history of legendary Latina / Latinx women such as Rita Moreno and Rigoberta Menchú Tum who have changed the world! Perfect for Women's History Month!
Sara Youngbar, M. Ed
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What's included

1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

*Please note: The class occurring in December will be TWICE a week!*

We have many amazing Latina women who have made great contributions to the world. This ongoing course will expose students to these fantastic individuals who have made their mark in Latin America.

This class will feature several Latinas who are generally well-known by most people but my goal in this course is to also profile lesser-known yet highly influential Latinas that have left their mark in history. These women may not have been searched for while looking for classes but are amazing human beings and worthwhile to learn about. 

The structure of the course will introduce the legendary Latina's early life (e.g. where she was born, her childhood, etc.), what contributions she has made to society, what she is doing now, or what kind of legacy she has provided since her death, and more. Learners will view content in a PowerPoint presentation, watch a video clip related to the material, engage in discussions, play a review game in the form of a Kahoot! format, and more. Learners are encouraged to make connections throughout the class and to dive deep into the content, in addition to communicating with each other. 

Below is a rough breakdown of what we will cover over the course of the class:

Week 1: Celia Cruz
--  A talented singer who was known as the "Queen of Salsa."

Week 2: Rigoberta Menchú Tum
-- A human rights activist, feminist, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who works tirelessly on promoting Indigenous rights internationally.

Week 3: Rita Moreno
-- The first Latina to be elevated to PEGOT status, a small group of entertainers who have won a Peabody, Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony award.

Week 4: Gabriela Mistral
--  The first Latina Author to win the Nobel Prize in Literature.

Week 5 (Oct 24):
Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz
-- A Mexican writer, philosopher, composer, poet of the Baroque period, and Hieronymite nun.

Week 6 (Oct 26): Sylvia Mendez
-- An American civil rights activist. At age eight, she played an instrumental role in the Mendez v. Westminster case, the landmark desegregation case of 1946.

Other Details

Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
  • Kahoot!
Sources
https://celiacruz.com/ https://www.biography.com/news/celia-cruz-queen-of-salsa
Joined March, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Ms. Sara is a proud Mexican-American woman who is raising two bilingual girls and is extremely passionate about Latin American culture. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Elementary Education.

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$20

weekly
1x per week
40 min

Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
2-9 learners per class

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