Antonio Aguilar
Antonio Aguilar, an early icon in the genre of Ranchera music. Teachers can use this classroom material to engage students with the idea that culture is more than what comes out of the cosmopolitan center. Aguilar stressed family and homeland. Teachers may use these materials at their pleasure. Teacher guides are available on Teachers Pay Teachers.
CaCao Mexicatessen
Created on June 5, 2026
These materials were created to help teachers engage students with the idea that culinary arts are an important part of promoting and protecting cultural our cultrural traditions.
Carlos Gardel
Updated May 10, 2026
This classroom activity was developed in alignment with the articles in Capacitando.org on Carlos Gardel. Please access our page on Musical Traditions for a long form article, and the blog post for a comparison between him and Facundo Cabral.
Cheech Marin
This classroom activity was developed in alignment with the articles in Capacitando.org on Cheech Marin. Instructors can download the set of questions here and use the reading materials provided by clicking on the buttons below.
Desi Arnaz
This classroom activity was developed in alignment with the articles in Capacitando.org on Desi Arnaz. Instructors can download the set of questions here and use the reading materials provided by clicking on the buttons below. These materials are free for instructors, and they are encouraged to use as they see fit.
Desi Arnaz & Rita Moreno: comparing two icons
This material was prepared for teachers to utilize with students as they engage in a discussion of the challenges and accomplishments of these two icons of the U.S. based Hispano community.
Felipe Agredano
The following activities are designed for Ethnic or Chicanx Studies courses at the high school level. The discussion questions may be used by educators to engage in discussion with students on the role of religion in modern Chicanx communities, the role of education and agency in a variety of social spaces, and the importance of equity and social justice throughout our communities. Teachers may download this set of questions in English or Spanish and use freely. The questions are designed to be used after accessing the article on Felipe Agredano on Members Portfolio – Academics.
J Balvin or Rauw Alejandro
This classroom reader explores the careers of J Balvin and Rauw Alejandro through the lens of culture, identity, and Latino representation in contemporary music. Designed for secondary-level Chicanx Studies and Ethnic Studies courses, it can be used as a standalone reading, discussion starter, or supplement to lessons on culture and identity. We invite educators to download and use this resource whenever it fits their curriculum needs. If you find these materials valuable, please help us expand their impact by sharing Capacitando.org with colleagues and encouraging other teachers to explore and use our free educational resources.
Julieta Vanegas
This classroom material was created to explore the career and cultural contributions of Julieta Vanegas. Educators are free to download and use these materials as they see fit. These materials are available in both English and Spanish. A teachers edition is being developed and will soon be available on Teachers Pay Teachers. Teachers may access other materials by accessing the following buttons.
Pitbull or Bad Bunny
This resource, produced both in English and Spanish provides students with a brief introduction to these two influential musical icons. This short article can serve as an entry into a short research project where students can conduct their own internet searches regarding their musicianship, cultural impact, and their efforts to improve their communities. There are classroom discussion questions provided at the end of the document.
Raquel Welch
These educational resources were developed in alignment with the materials on Capacitando.org highlighting the cultural contributions of Raquel Welch. Those digital materials can be accessed by clicking on the following buttons. These classroom ready materials are PDF versions of the article with class discussion questions attached at the end. Please use with your students as you see fit.
Rauw Alejandro
The following documents are designed as classroom materials with a focus on Rauw Alejandro’s music and cultural impact with a focus on how his experience is situated within the historical context of Puerto Rico’s colonial status within an imperial United States system.
Sandra Cisneros
This resource is designed for Chicanx Studies, but will work well in a literature or Spanish Language courses, as well as Ethnic Studies. This short read is designed for 9th grade readers to explore the cultural contributions and challenges of Sandra Cisneros. The article is followed by discussion questions which will serve to develop oral language and social interaction. The resource is available in both English and Spanish, and provides a bibliography for reference. Teachers are encouraged to use as they see fit for the students they serve.
Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz
The following resources are provided to help teachers engage their classes in an exploration of the impact of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz who was possibly the first Feminist in the Americas. Teachers should note that their are some discussion questions at the end of the document (provided in English and Spanish) which can be used as the teacher sees fit.
Vicente Fernandez
Vicente Fernandez, an icon of Ranchera music, he built his career on tradition and found much success. Teachers can use this classroom material to engage students with the idea that a successful career can be developed without sacrificing a nations culture and tradition. Teachers may use these materials at their pleasure. Teacher guides are available on Teachers Pay Teachers.