Hispanic Heritage Month Videos and Activities

Explore these videos and activities for Hispanic Heritage Month with your students. Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th to October 15th. This month recognizes and honors the cultures, people, and histories of the Latino and Hispanic communities. 

One way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month is by introducing students to the diversity of Latino and Hispanic cultures through educational videos. Learn about popular foods with ancient, South American roots, dive into the life and work of one of Mexico’s most popular painters, and take a tour through some of the many technological innovations and social movements shaped by people of Latino and Hispanic heritage.

Quinoa and the Expansion of the Inca Empire

Who’s afraid of quinoa? Over the last decade or so, quinoa has become internationally popular for its rich taste and high nutritional value. If the Spanish Conquistadors had had their way, though, none of us would even know what quinoa is today! This nutrient-rich plant was so important to the diet and success of the Inca Empire that the Spanish tried to eradicate quinoa. Luckily, they did not succeed, and this delicious and nutritious plant still grows in and beyond Peru and Bolivia today. Explore the unique health benefits of quinoa and see how the plant has sustained cultures in South America from ancient times through to today in Knowledge - Food Stories.

Frida Kahlo: Life and Work

Frida Kahlo is one of the most well-known Mexican painters of the 20th century. Her creative and colorful paintings drew international attention during her lifetime and continue to influence art and culture today. Khalo often used herself as the main subject in her paintings and included symbols that represented her Mexican heritage and upbringing. Learn more about Frida Kahlo's life and work in Bedtime History’s “Frida Kahlo for Kids” video.

Latin and Hispanic Contributions Through History

Latino and Hispanic innovators made technological advancements that have helped make today’s digital world possible. Did you know that the first audio wireless voice transmission was performed by a Brazilian in 1896? We might all still be using landlines if it weren’t for him! Learn more about these incredible advances - and others - made by modern and historical figures of Latino and Hispanic heritage in this inaugural episode of The Recount’s, “Bet You Didn’t Know” series.