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\nBecoming Us\n

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\nThe mission statement of the National Museum of American History’s Becoming US: Teaching Immigration and Migration History in the 21st Century series is to provide “educational resources for high school teachers and students to learn...\n
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\nCrash Course Theater and Drama\n

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\nForsooth! Here’s a collection that has everything you ever wanted to know about the theater and drama—everyone from Aristotle to Chikamatsu, from Moliere to Shakespeare to Williams. From Banraku to Zaju, every type from comedy to...\n
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\n\"Esperanza\n\n
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\nEsperanza Rising - Anticipation Guide\n

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\nLearn about Mexican culture while simultaneously strengthening reading, writing and computer skills. In order to get the most out of Esperanza Rising, pupils should have prior knowledge of Mexican culture. Therefore, there are links to a...\n
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\nMexican Culture “La Raspa”\n

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\nHere are three lessons that work together to engage learners in a cultural and musical exploration. In lesson plan one the listen to the Mexican folk song, \"La Raspa\" and discuss cultural context. In lesson plan two they dance along to...\n
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\nMexican Culture and History through Its National Holidays\n

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\nYoung historians have an opportunity to study the complex history and culture of Mexico by learning about several holidays: The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Dia de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe), The Day of the Dead (El Dia de los...\n
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\nMexican Masks\n

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\nStudents research the Huichol social-cultural system in both historical and contemporary Mexican culture. They analyze how peoples' perceptions, attitudes, values, and beliefs affect the development of cultural identity. Students create...\n
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\nDia de los Muertos Sugar Skulls\n

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\nStudents 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...\n
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\nBEAN and SEED MOSAIC\n

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\nFifth graders 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.\n
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\nAncient Aztecs\n

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\nIs it a calendar? A religious symbol? A political statement? One thing for certain is that Aztec sun stone designs remain an important symbol in Mexican cultural art. Young artists craft their own Aztec Sun design incorporating ideas...\n
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\nHispanic Heritage - Culmination and Fiesta\n

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\nThird graders learn the meaning of a Fiesta and the tradition of the Pinata. They eat authentic Mexican food. They participate in games and fun activities celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. They share one thing they learned about the...\n
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\nLesson Plan: Carving Through History\n

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\nPeek into the art and history of ancient Mexico by analyzing the artifact Stone Serpent Heads. Learners examine images of the piece, discuss its origin, history, and significance. They experience the carving process by creating similar...\n
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\nMexico: Culture, Language, and History\n

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\nStudy the culture, language, and history of Mexico in this collection of lessons. Create maps of Mexico's geography, study Spanish language phrases, and create a fiesta, along with a Mexican Marketplace scene.\n
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\n\"Holidays\n\n
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\nHolidays in Hispanic Countries \n

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\nWhen do Hispanic countries celebrate Flag Day and other prominent holidays? Using the chart provided, beginning Spanish speakers practice writing the dates of select holidays in Spanish. An interesting way to review Spanish dates. \n
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\nFit for a Queen or King\n

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\nStudents identify and critique a classic sculpture from Mexico.  In this art analysis activity, students observe the St. Ferdinand statue from Mexico while identifying artistic features that might represent royalty.  Students...\n
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\nMexican Memory Match\n

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\nStudents explore memorization by participating in a fun class game. In this Mexican culture lesson, students identify important Mexican symbols and utilize these images to play a memory game. Students match flash cards containing the...\n
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\nHole Mole\n

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\nSecond graders read the book Hole Mole and complete activities that teach them about Mexican culture. In this Holy Mole lesson plan, 2nd graders complete cooking, drawing, writing, and other activities.\n
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\nMexico and Mexican Culture\n

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\nStudents form cooperative learning groups and research the history of Mexico and Mexican culture in this technology-based webquest. The student groups present their findings at the end of the lesson.\n
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\nDay 4: Folk Dance\n

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\nDay four of this dance instructional activity teaches the steps to a Mexican folk dance. It uses chunking and dance to aid them in memorizing the steps. Note: This instructional activity appears incomplete.\n
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\nPiñatas\n

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\nMiddle schoolers discover the original uses and ceremonial meanings of the piñata and how it changed. In this piñatas lesson, students create their own piñatas. Middle schoolers explain in Spanish the reasons for their designs.\n
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\nShopping at the Market\n

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\nBring a Mexican marketplace to your classroom! Your middle schoolers will practice buying and selling items and learn more about marketplace culture. Set up booths with props beforehand, and consider adding a few products they're...\n
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\nEl Dia de Los Muertos \n

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\nHow does the Spanish culture view death? Gain the interest of your learners by showing them a skull (if you can get one). How is this Spanish celebration similar or different than Halloween? As an extension, you could dedicate a class...\n
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\nComparing Cultural Holidays\n

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\nStudents discover facts about the Mexican holiday, Day of the Dead. In this compare and contrast lesson plan, students explore Halloween and the Day of the Dead. Students create an alter to memorialize a family member or friend that has...\n
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\nWhat is el Dia de los Muertos?\n

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\nYoung scholars explore the Mexican celebration el Dia de los Muertos. In this Mexican celebration instructional activity, students discuss ways people in the US honor the dead. Young scholars compare and contrast Mexican holidays and...\n
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\nMexico's Day of the Dead\n

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\nStudents explore global culture by researching a Mexican holiday. In this Day of the Dead lesson plan, students read assigned text which discusses the view of death in several different cultures including the U.S. and Mexico. Students...\n
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