Teaching West Michigan Histories Project

Image of the Holland St. Louis Sugar Company. The HSLSC was the first employer to recruit Mexican American workers in Holland.

The Older Than Tulip Time: Mexicans and Mexican Americans in Ottawa County, 1920-1950 lesson plan is now available. Is this lesson plan, students will explore the history of Mexican American migration to Ottawa County in the early 20th century. Students will utilize primary sources to understand the causes of Mexican American migration to Ottawa County, explore cultural interactions between Mexican American immigrants and the established Dutch American population, and learn how migration shaped the demographics and economy of Ottawa County. The two-day lesson plan emphasizes a collaborative learning approach by utilizing groupwork-oriented assignments. 

All lesson plan materials are free to use and can be accessed at: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12NZBnTgY6lLTKLzbOyLVwysoQoXCAf71?usp=drive_link


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