The contents of this resource unit, which aims to present the Puerto Rican on the continent as he really is--his background, his attributes, his problems, his goals--so we may better understand and respect him, are organized in five chapters, as follows. Chapter 1, "Background of the Puerto Rican," discusses the geography of Puerto Rico, the history of Puerto Rico over the last four centuries, and the present status of Puerto Rico. Chapter 2, "The Puerto Rico Migration to the Continent," discusses the characteristics of the migrant population and the motivation of the Puerto Rican migration, which is considered to be primarily economic. Chapter 3, "The Puerto Rican Minority on the Continent," discusses "Puerto Rican Immigrant Problems,""The Puerto Rican as a Visible Minority," and, "Generational Differences and Resulting Problems." Chapter 4, "The Puerto Rican Family," discusses "The Extended Family,""Effects of Family Values on Puerto Ricans,""Cultural Values,""Social Involvement," and, "Political Involvement." Chapter 5, "The Puerto Rican Student in Continental Schools," discusses "Needs of the Puerto Rican Student,""Instructional Programs," and "Educational Practices." Also included are a Bibliography, an annotated list of relevant Audio Visual Material, and a list of Sources of Information, resources for future investigation and study. (Author/JM)