Resources used to develop lessons and activities:

Books:

Martinez, Victor. Parrot in the Oven: Mi Vida. New York: Harper Collins, 1996.

Visuals:

"The Latino American Experience," teacher made Power Point Presentation from photos in Americanos. Latino Life in the United States. Preface by Edward James Olmos. Boston: Brown and Company, 1999.

Map:

http://ww.infoplease.com/atlas/state/california.html

Video:

"Guns in Our Lives."* Directed and produced by Lynn Delaney. Flashlight Productions. 2002.
Students from Skyline High School, in Oakland, California, discuss issues and experiences related to guns in four parts: guns in general, pro-gun, anti-gun, and actual experience with gunfire.

*Available at teachingaboutguns.com or for check out at OUSD video library.

Websites:

Farnsworth, Elizabeth. "National Book Award Transcript." 7 Nov. 1996. Online Backgrounders: Online Newshour. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/entertainment/november96/martinez_11-7.htm 08/9/2001

Advanced Study Questions: http://www.harperchildrens.com/rqqparrot.htm