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- Kindergarten - 5th
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Students practice map-reading skills as they locate Mexico and its cities on a world map. By creating a puzzle out of a map of Mexico, students engage in a meaningful hands-on activity to help them explore that country's geography. Full Review »
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- 5th - 6th
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Students study the culture, language, and history of Mexico in this collection of lessons. They map Mexico's geography, study Spanish language phrases, and create a fiesta, along with a Mexican Marketplace scene. Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Students explore the different customs, people, regions and costumes of Mexico. They explain that even though it is one country, customs vary from one region of the country to another. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 4th
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Students discuss in cooperative groups the language used in Mexico. They watch a Spanish cartoon and compare it to English cartoons. They research the importance of the Mayans, Aztecs, Juan Diego, and Emiliano Zapata. Full Review »
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- 5th - 6th
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Students explore the customs and traditions of the United States' southern neighbor. They see that Mexico's land is composed of mountains, deserts, and tropical zones and that Mexican culture and traditions are an integral part of everyday life in Mexico. Full Review »
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- 1st
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Students explore the country of Mexico. They read and write about the country and learning centers provide students with hands-on activities. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students study the geography of Mexico (i.e. major cities, surrounding countries and bodies of water, mountain ranges, rivers, volcanoes), They take turns reading aloud information provided (xerox copies) about Mexico. After each paragraph is read, they asked questions pertaining to that paragraph to foster oral use of Spanish. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 2nd - 3rd
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Students complete a unit about the geography and culture of Mexico. They compare and contrast the weather of their own city and Mexico, read books about Mexico, count in Spanish, color in a flag of Mexico and the Mexican Coat of Arms, sing various songs, and make different recipes. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students study the Olmec civilization. They develop a map of Mexico and a map of the area of the Olmec civilization. They research Olmec art, religion, and architecture. They construct Olmec symbols including giant heads, altars, and sculptures. Full Review »
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- 6th - 7th
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Students study the conquest of Mexico and the role of La Llorona. They review the geographical locations of the Aztec civilization and present day Mexico. They compare and contrast an Aztec city and a Spanish city. They create a timeline of Spanish conquest including Dona Marina's role. They research her life and simulate a trial. Full Review »
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