Hispanic Heritage Month Social Studies: Luis Walter Alvarez Reading

Spark scientific curiosity with this Nobel Prize-winning physicist Luis Walter Álvarez reading passage! Perfect for Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month (September 15-October 15), this no-prep resource explores how the Mexican-American genius revolutionized science with discoveries from particle physics to dinosaur extinction theories. Through differentiated texts and hands-on STEM extensions, students will discover how Álvarez's inventive mind and Latino heritage shaped modern science.

Objective:

• Master informational text comprehension

• Understand scientific inquiry methods

• Explore physics/geology concepts

• Connect to modern Latino scientists

Order

1. Read: Students explore the illustrated passage

2. Respond: Complete thought-provoking activities:

   • Multiple choice (historical facts)

   • Short answer (critical thinking)

   • True/False

More Details:

• Format: PDF file

• size: 11 * 8.5 Inches

• Number Of Pages: 6 pages

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