MAS.SS.8.C

Analyze the Mexican American struggle for civil rights as manifested in the Chicano movement.

Ethnic Studies: Mexican American Studies · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010

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Vocabulary
Mexican American strugglecivil rightsChicano movement
Skills
  • analyze (the Mexican American struggle for civil rights) #dok3
  • analyze (the manifestation of the Mexican American struggle for civil rights in the Chicano movement) #dok3
  • identify (key events and actions within the Chicano movement) #dok2
  • explain (the connection between the Chicano movement and civil rights for Mexican Americans) #dok2
Learning Targets
  • I can identify the main events and actions within the Chicano movement. #dok2
  • I can explain how the Chicano movement was connected to the struggle for civil rights for Mexican Americans. #dok2
  • I can analyze the ways the Mexican American struggle for civil rights was manifested in the Chicano movement. #dok3
  • I can analyze specific examples or case studies of the Chicano movement to understand its impact on civil rights. #dok3
Big Ideas
  • The struggle for civil rights has been a significant force shaping Mexican American history and identity.
  • The Chicano movement served as a major manifestation of the Mexican American pursuit of equality and civil rights.
Essential Questions
  • What were the main goals and achievements of the Chicano movement?
  • How did the Chicano movement reflect and advance the struggle for civil rights among Mexican Americans?
  • In what ways did the Chicano movement shape attitudes and laws related to civil rights?
  • What challenges and obstacles did the Mexican American community face during the Chicano movement?
  • How does the legacy of the Chicano movement continue to influence Mexican American civil rights today?