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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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- 5th
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Students create a bean and seed mosaic focusing on Mexican culture. They develop an aesthetic value for others' work and a cultural sensitivity. They gain a greater awareness of the cultural significance of Cinco de Mayo. Full Review »
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- 1st - 4th
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Students explore the Mexican ritual of Dia de Los Muertos or the Day of the Dead. They make sugar skulls using math measurement and artistic expression and become more aware of this Mexican holiday. Full Review »
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- 10th
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Students research and present products from Mexico. In groups, students investigate a category of Mexican culture such as food, clothing, holiday customs. Using the internet, they locate two or three products related to the category chosen. Classmates prepare a multimedia presentation explaining the use of the item, its origin, and a comparison to customs of the United States. Full Review »
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- 10th
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Students practice locating places on a map by understanding and using directional words. They will gain knowledge of vocabulary for places, store differences and the cultural significance of the plaza. 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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- Higher Ed
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Students, after analyzing an intense vocabulary list, in groups research why, when and how U.S, holidays are celebrated and their connection to social/cultural customs. As the research ends, the students present the holiday traditions to the class via food, music, costumes, etc. 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 »

