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Introduction
This curriculum was created in accordance with a continuing effort to incorporate local government archives into social studies instruction in New York City public high schools. As the new State learning standards call for examination of massive immigration and how it leads to new social patterns and conflicts, the study of birth and development of the Latino communities in New York City fulfills the State curricular requirements. The activities designed in the curriculum are not only meant to encourage students to utilize local government archives and other documents as primary sources of information in their research but also aimed at the development of students' critical thinking skills as well as basic social studies and language skills. Unit I deals with the earliest Hispanic settlements in New York City. Who were the Hispanic pioneers in New York City? Where did they settle down in the city? How did they live and interact with other people? What role did early cultural and religious establishments play in the community? Through the use of information of various primary and secondary sources, students will begin to understand the social, cultural, economic, and political impacts that these early settlements had on New York City history. Unit II examines the recent development of Latino communities in New York City. Government census statistics, including the latest 2000 release, are presented for students to compare and analyze. A case study of Washington Heights and Jackson Heights, the two largest Latino neighborhoods in New York City, is also designed so that students can have a better understanding of various Latino subcultures. In addition, students are required to do a research project focusing on the similarities and differences between those subcultures. Unit III is a document based question that derives its format from the new Social Studies Regents Examination. It provides students with an opportunity to practice for the examination. The curriculum is designed to supplement the core social studies curriculum with additional materials. Teachers may feel free to either follow the entire curriculum or to use just a portion of the materials for their instructional need. |
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