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Cinco De Mayo Lesson Plans
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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.
Students identify three celebration activities participated in Cinco de Mayo and explain their significance.
Students role play the characters and events which led to the holiday of Cinco de Mayo. In this Cinco de Mayo lesson, students dance the "La Raspa" dance. Students complete a Cinco de Mayo word search.
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.
Young scholars 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.
Young scholars 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.
Students explore world geography by completing a Mexican cultural activity. In this Cinco de Mayo lesson, students identify the importance of May 5th in Mexico and write a poem based upon its importance. Students reconstruct a Mexican flag using colored markers, pencils or crayons.
Students read about the history of Cinco De Mayo. In this cultural awareness lesson, students review related vocabulary, write a poem, and complete 2 art projects.
Second graders 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.
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.
