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Mexico's Climate

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this climate worksheet students write about Mexico's climate. No information is given here, and students will need to research on their own. Students then compare Mexico's climate to their hometown's climate by filling out a chart.
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Organizer
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Food of Mexico

For Students 4th - 7th
In this Mexico worksheet, students explore and investigate the most popular foods found in Mexico. Students find a recipe for one of the most popular food dishes and record it on the lines provided.
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Worksheet
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My Mexico

For Students 5th - 7th
For this Mexico related worksheet, students critique one important part of Mexico's history, describe the geography of Mexico and list their natural resources.
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Lesson Plan
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Friday and Friends: A Prospectus of the Mexican Family through Children's Literature

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Learners use literature to examine how the structure of families in Mexico has changed over time. In groups, they examine how their life now relates to their ancestors and the Spanish conquest of the area. As a class, they are read...
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"Mexico" Lessons

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students complete a number of lessons to learn the history of Mexico. They research Aztec myths, Tenochtitlan, and create reports to share with the class.
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Aztec Culture

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research the Aztec culture in Mexico. They focus on their religious practices. They write a goal to personally sacrifice something. They also write about the costs and benefits of a sacrifice.
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Colonies and Revolution: Comparing US and Mexican History

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students examine the emergence of the United States and Mexico as independent nations. They compare the colonial history of the two countries and discover the emergence of social classes.
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Unit Plan
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The Bread of the Sandwich

For Teachers 8th
Students create relief maps of Canada and Mexico out of everyday objects like dried macaroni, dry rice, sand, etc. They create a clue card for a location game and try to stump their classmates. They host a travel fair to display their...
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Dia de los Muertos

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders research the Day of the Dead, an important Mexican holiday. They view videos, investigate Mexican geography and history and compare the Day of the Dead to the celebration of Halloween.
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Visual Arts Lesson: St. Michael, the Archangel

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders examine art of indigenous cultures of Mexico, and how sculpture represents European and indigenous traditions; students describe the process and materials used, and create their own sculptures in a lightweight material.
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Visual Arts Lesson: Virgin of Guadalupe

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders paint symbols of their culture after examining painting of the Virgin of Guadalupe.
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Mexico Geography

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders identify landforms, clothing, climate, transportation, vegetation, housing, and language through observation of pictures and group discussion.
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Worksheet
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The Mexican Revolution

For Students 9th - 12th
In this Mexican history worksheet, students read the noted pages in their textbook about the Mexican Revolution and then take notes on the 4 listed subtopics.
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Lesson Plan
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Artistas Mexicanos

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students use the Internet to read about the lives of Rivera and Kahlo. Using this information, they compare and contrast the techniques of a surrealist and muralist. They create their own mural or surrealist painting and share it with...
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Oaxaca Archaeology

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students acquire an understanding that archaeology is a field of scientific study of the life and culture of ancient civilizations by excavation and study of cities and artifacts.
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OaxacaTurtles

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Students identify types of turtles off the coast of Oaxaca. They become acquainted with the Mexican Turtle Center. They create a project (mural, map, panel discussion, logo/design) to communicate researched information.
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Dances of Mexico and the U.S.

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders experience cultures of Mexico through music and dance while showing the ability to others and their boundaries. They research cultures through music and dance. They perform a dance from each country.
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Spanish Abroad, Inc.

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about Spanish language study abroad programs throughout Latin America and Spain.
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Handout
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National Museum of Women in the Arts: Frida Kahlo

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about Friday Kahlo. It includes a biography and selected bibliography.
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Unit Plan
Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Government and Politics: Comparative: Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
AP Government and Politics explores history of Mexico an influences of current state today. Includes multi-media and interactive resources.
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Unit Plan
Library of Congress

Loc: The Cultures and Histories of the Americas

For Students 9th - 10th
An online exhibit of a vast array of documents, artifacts, and maps detailing cultures in the Americas including the indigenous groups as well as Europeans after contact. From the Library of Congress.
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Handout
Scholastic

Scholastic: Global Trek: Mexico Questions and Answers

For Students 3rd - 5th
Students in Mexico answer questions about their lives, comparing their experiences to those of American children. They talk about popular names, celebrations, food, geography, social and environmental issues, the economy, history,...
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Handout
Encyclopedia of Earth

Encyclopedia of Earth: Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Mexico, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
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Article
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Historical Text Archive: Mexico: Stages of Independence, 1808 21

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the Mexican War of Independence, an armed conflict which was the culmination of a political and social process which ended the rule of Spain in the territory of New Spain.