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Latino Family Stories
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Students examine the work of American painter Carmen Lomas Garza in this set of four lessons, divided into grades K–2, 3–5, 6–8, and 9–12. The youngest students write a story based on a scene from Garza’s childhood. Older students consider the role that culture plays in our lives.

Latino Family Stories Download Lesson and Materials for grades K–2
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Download Lesson and Materials for grades 3–5
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Download Lesson and Materials for grades 9–12
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These lessons are produced by the Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies. Teachers may duplicate the materials for educational purposes.

Development of this lesson plan was sponsored by Target.

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