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- 2nd - 4th
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Students identify three celebration activities participated in Cinco de Mayo and explain their significance. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students study the beliefs, customs, ceremonies traditions and social practices of the people that shaped history of the United States. They study how cultural groups are different and similar in clothing, food and festivals. 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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- 1st
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Students plan a Mexican fiesta, create a paper flower and cook a tortilla to eat with a fruit drink. They listen to Gary Soto's, Too Many Tamales and June Behrens', Fiesta! Cinco de Mayo. 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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- 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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- Kindergarten - 2nd
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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 »
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- 6th - 8th
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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 »

