Multicultural Awareness for the Classroom: The Cubans

• Main Author: Valbuena, Felix Mario
• Format: Web Resource
• Language: English
• Published: 1978
• Subjects: Black History; Classroom Techniques; Cuba; Cubans; Detroit Public Schools MI; Elementary Secondary Education; Hispanic Americans; Latin American Culture; Latin American History; Lesson Plans; Multicultural Education; Spanish Culture; Teaching Guides; Cuba

This guide provides the teacher of multi-ethnic students with information and teaching resources on Cubans in order to enhance the multicultural awareness of the total school population. The guide was designed for use in the Detroit, Michigan public schools. An historical overview of Cuba from pre-Columbian times to the present outlines Cuba's Indian heritage, the Spanish influence, the era of discovery and conquest, Cuba's black culture, and the movement of Cubans to the United States. The guide also focuses on Cuba's contributions to the arts and sciences. Lesson plans and classroom activities that review the Cuban holidays, geography, food, flag, and national anthem are included. A bibliography of materials on Cuba conclude the guide. (APM)