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- 6th - 12th
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Students study about the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead to explore another culture's attitude towards death. They create collages reflecting the interests of and memories about someone who has passed away. Full Review »
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- 5th
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Students describe ways in which people in the United States remember and honor the dead. They identify the similarities and differences between El Dia de los Muertos , Memorial Day and Halloween. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students explore the Mexican celebration of the Day of the Dead and compare it to Halloween. Spanish vocabulary is used, altares, pan de los muertos, and calaveras are made to honor deceased family members. Full Review »
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- 8th
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Students examine the Days of the Dead celebration in Mexico. They discover the cultural makeup of the country. They examine the use of the skelton in this celebration and how it differs from our culture and draw one. Full Review »
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- 5th - 6th
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Students identify the foods associated with the "Days of the Dead Celebration." They compare and contrast these foods to the foods associated with American celebrations and become familiar with the foods of Mexico and their relationship to the USDA Food Pyramid. Full Review »
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- 8th - 10th
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Students examine information about a previously chosen aspect of Day of the Dead and they evaluate a webpage analysis. They create a project about their aspect and prepare a presentation for the class. They complete a self-evaluation form on both themselves and their classmates. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students participate in learning about the celebration of The Day of the Dead as it is celebrated by Guatemalans. They draw a picture on a post card which includes some aspect of the culture like food, decorations, kites, etc. Full Review »
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- 2nd
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Students participate in learning about the Day of the Dead as it is celebrated by Mexicans. They review the word culture and things that are associated with it such as; food, celebrations, clothing, etc. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 7th - 8th
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Students discuss the Day of the Dead celebration in Mexico. They compare this holiday to how loved ones are remebered and honored in traditional American culture. Students construct a "papel picado." Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 1st - 12th
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Students research information about the Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos), a major celebration in Mexican culture, and compare it to similar holidays in other cultures. They discover various folk arts and festive traditions associated with the Day of the Dead. Full Review »
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