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Students identify three celebration activities participated in Cinco de Mayo and explain their significance. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the history of the Cinco de Mayo holiday, its significance to Mexican people, and the battle between Mexican and French troops. They view photos of traditional Mexican costumes, make Cinco de Mayo crafts, and examine the culture. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students investigate the historical background of the holiday of Cinco de Mayo. They complete a word search, explore various websites, and create a pinata that is papered with facts about the holiday. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students review the components of the Cinco de Mayo celebration and the similarities and differences between the United States and Mexico. They research Mexico and its culture, write a report on their findings and create pinate, maracas and Mexican pottery. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 4th
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Students, after examining why the fiesta Cinco de Mayo is celebrated, plan a fiesta that includes invitations, games, music, paper flowers, flags and a menu of authentic foods. By completing this assignment, they enhance their education by being exposed to another enriching culture in their American melting pot society. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students identify the important aspects of Cinco de mayo after reading Fiesta! and construct a maraca like they use in the mariachi bands. Students complete a concept map together as a group about Cinco de Mayo. Full Review »
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- 4th - 6th
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Students study Cinco de Mayo. They discuss words associated with Cinco de Mayo and review the events surrounding the Battle of Puebla. They compare the lives and careers of the President of the U.S. and the President of Mexico. They make tortilla wraps and discuss words in Spanish. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students investigate the Cinco de Mayo holiday. They discuss the history of Cinco de Mayo, listen to the Legend of the Mexican flag, color a worksheet of the Mexican flag, and create a class coat of arms. Full Review »
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- 1st - 2nd
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Students read "Too Many Tamales" and discuss Cinco De Mayo and fiestas. As a class, they plan a fiestas which includes food, decorations, and entertainment. Students make Mexican tissue-paper flowers, tortilla's and a fruit drink. Full Review »
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- 3rd
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Students study Cinco de Mayo as a patriotic Mexican Holiday. First, they work in pairs to write about and illustrate one thing they do on the Fourth of July. They listen to a reading about Cinco de Mayo before writing about and illustrating things that occur on Cinco de Mayo. Finally, they compare the two holidays and participate in a Cinco de Mayo celebration. Full Review »