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57 Cinco de mayo celebrations Lesson Plans

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Grade Range
2nd - 4th
Rating
4 Stars

Students identify three celebration activities participated in Cinco de Mayo and explain their significance. Full Review »

Grade Range
Kindergarten - 5th
Rating
3 Stars

Students create a fabric poncho to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. They sample food and drink from Mexico and follow instructions to make the ponhco. They also discover the history of the holiday. Full Review »

Grade Range
9th - 12th
Rating
3 Stars

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 »

Grade Range
6th - 8th
Rating
3 Stars

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 »

Grade Range
Kindergarten - 4th
Rating
5 Stars

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 »

Grade Range
4th - 6th
Rating
4 Stars

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 »

Grade Range
3rd - 5th
Rating
4 Stars

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 »

Grade Range
Kindergarten - 2nd
Rating
5 Stars

Students participate in a variety of lessons/activities designed to teach them about Mexico. They discuss the language and the flag of Mexico. Students learn about the celebrations, family values, music and food of Mexico. The final project, a Pinata, ties together different aspects of the unit into a final celebration. Full Review »

Grade Range
6th - 8th
Rating
4 Stars

Students research one of two Mexican holidays, Day of the Dead and Cinco de Mayo. They present important facts about the holiday to the class and host an in-class celebration that reflects the dress, music, food, and traditions of that holiday. Full Review »

Grade Range
3rd
Rating
3 Stars

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 »