Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ1006885
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2013
Pages: 2
Abstractor: ERIC
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0037-7724
EISSN: N/A
The Hispanic Heritage of North America: Commemorating 500 Years
Cruz, Barbara C.
Social Education, v77 n1 p5-6 Jan-Feb 2013
In April 2013, Florida will commemorate Juan Ponce de Leon's historic voyage. Yet Ponce de Leon's arrival was, in several important ways, not just the beginning of Spain's presence in Florida, but in North America as a whole. Today, the historical Spanish influence on America is palpable--in culture, language, politics, and more. This year marks the 500th year anniversary of Juan Ponce de Leon's historic arrival. It not only offers an opportunity for teachers to discuss this event with students, but also provides an important rationale for teaching about Spanish heritage in the United States.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, United States History, Navigation, History Instruction, Medieval History, Recognition (Achievement), Change Agents
National Council for the Social Studies. 8555 Sixteenth Street #500, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Tel: 800-683-0812; Tel: 301-588-1800; Fax: 301-588-2049; e-mail: membership@ncss.org; Web site: http://www.socialstudies.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers - Location: Florida; North America; Spain; United States
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A
