National Hispanic Heritage Month: Félix Candela Outeriño

Welcome to our In the Know topic for September, National Hispanic Heritage Month: Félix Candela Outeriño. You may wish to take a look at other grade spans and recommend articles to students that are below or above their grade’s reading level.

Grades K-1 will be introduced to the works of Félix Candela Outeriño. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here. Additionally, students will explore why people wear masks.  A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.

Grades 2-3 discover how Félix Candela Outeriño revolutionized the use of concrete in architecture. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.

Grades 4-5 explore two of Félix Candela Outeriño inspiring buildings.  A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.

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