History
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated every year from September 15 through October 15. Atherton students can research to answer questions related to Hispanic heritage.
Resources:
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- Library Research Page
- National Hispanic Heritage Month (from Britannica School. Ask Mr. Cobbey if you need the username and password.)
- US Census Bureau's Hispanic Heritage Month Information Page (2022)
- National Hispanic Heritage Month 2022 (Government Website)
- Previous Questions
Weekly Research Questions:
During Hispanic Heritage Month, students have an opportunity to research the answer to a weekly question that is presented on the morning announcements.
This Week's Question:
Previous Questions and Answers:
September 15-16:
Question: About how many Hispanic people live in the United States?
Answer: 62.1 million. (https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2021/08/improved-race-ethnicity-measures-reveal-united-states-population-much-more-multiracial.html)
September 19-23:
Question: What is the name of the candy-filled container that people try to break open with a stick at parties?
Answer: A piñata.
September 26-30:
Question: At what age does a girl celebrate her quinceañera in Latin America and the United States?
Answer: 15.
October 3-6
Question: What is the eagle on the Mexican flag holding?
Answer: A serpent.