César Chávez, Dolores Huerta and the Farm Workers Movement #googlearts

In this lesson, you will learn about the living and working conditions of farm workers in the United States during the twentieth century and the Farm Workers Movement, including the first unions for farm workers in the United States and their progressive methods and achievements. You will find out about César Chávez, a Latino labor leader, civil rights activist, environmentalist, and co-founder of the Farm Workers Movement. You will also learn about Dolores huerta, a Latina labor leader, civil rights activist, feminist icon, and co-founder of the Farm Workers Movement.

You will:

• view some stories about the Farm Workers Movement in the United States during the mid-twentieth century, including information about its
• leaders, César Chávez and Dolores Huerta.
• answer some questions about what you have seen and read.

This lesson will take 30–45 minutes to complete.

This lesson can be used in the classroom or given to students to work through independently, with fellow students, or with another adult. The content is accessible to a wide range of ages, but is especially geared toward students aged 12 and over.

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