Interactive: Saez Velez Family Story Crossword

New! Crossword Puzzle

This interactive, crossword puzzle for grades 4 – 6 reviews im/migration vocabulary words and facts learned from the Saez-Velez Family Story. This fun activity also works great as a follow-up comprehension and connection exercise to our Saez-Velez Family virtual field trip!

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View Saez Velez Family Story Crossword

Associated Family Story Article

Learn about the Saez Velez family, who lived in 103 Orchard Street in the 1960s-1970s.

Associated Lessons

Teach students about how a Puerto Rican family made a difference with their oral histories.

Associated Virtual Field Trip

1960s Saez Velez Family | The Saez Velez Family story features a Puerto Rican family and their 1968 tenement home. Students learn about the history of Puerto Rico, how Puerto Ricans came to be US citizens, and how the Saez Velez’ migrated to New York City.

Themes: Culture and Identity, Industrialization and Labor, Push and Pull Factors
Topics: Puerto Rican Migration

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