President Barack Obama set aside March 31st to recognize the efforts of Cesar Chavez to improve the conditions of migrant workers in the United States. A short video provides a brief biography of Chavez and his approach to labor organization.

Concepts

migrant workers, farming, civil rights, civil rights leaders, the civil rights movement, non-violence, non-violent protest

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Have class members research the history of the United Farm Workers and their non-violent protests
• Include in a study of other labor and civil rights activists
• Ask learners to investigate the path of produce from farms to their local market

Classroom Considerations

• Registration for a free PBS LearningMedia account is required to access worksheets and other support materials

Pros

• Provides a brief overview of Chavez's efforts

Cons

• None