Teaching El Salvador

Below find resources for teaching about El Salvador. We hope these resources help you prepare to teach during Teach Central America Week and all year long.

History and Context

A textured mural depicting a protest scene with multiple faces of diverse women and men, some with halos, and a person holding a framed portrait of a man with glasses. The background shows hands and other figures.

A brief overview of Salvadoran history up until the late 20th century.
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History of El Salvador

Illustration of three children with dark hair, smiling and holding cups or bowls, standing against a yellow background. The text at the top reads 'El Salvador' in large, pink, hand-drawn letters, and below it 'A Brief History' in smaller, purple letters.

Brief History of El Salvador Downloadable Book

Older woman sitting on the floor, arms crossed on her knees, looking at the camera in black and white.

A beautifully illustrated book by Artist David Iles about the history of El Salvador.
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Bill Fowler explores the history and lasting influence of the Pipils, once the dominant Indian group of El Salvador.
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The Pipls of El Salvador

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Resources

Lesson

Central America: An Introductory Lesson

Lesson

Students will emerge with a deeper understanding of the key concepts and themes that define modern Central American history, a more nuanced view of U.S. foreign policy in that history, and an appreciation of its impact on Latinx migration in recent years.