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Constitutional Rights Foundation

Constitutional Rights Foundation: Conflict of Cultures: President Polk and the Taking of the West

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Lesson and activity on conflict of cultures in which students study U.S. overtaking lands of Mexico and California and form policy on property rights and citizenship of conquered cultures. Activity guidelines, questions for discussion...
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Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies

Famsi: Epi Classic Cultural Dynamics in the Mezquital Valley

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting study of artifacts used to demonstrate inter-regional trade in the Mezquital Valley area of Mexico during A.D. 600-1000. This work also offers good insights into specific cultures.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Mexico: Religion

For Students 9th - 10th
Scroll down to read about religion in Mexico. Push the "forward" button to read about church-state relations and popular beliefs.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Mexico. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
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Other

Mexican Culture Official and Religious Holidays

For Students 9th - 10th
Descriptions of Mexican holidays and festivals, along with related pictures, can be found at this website.
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Other

Traditions of Mexico: El Dia De Los Muertos

For Students 9th - 10th
The story of "El Dia de los Muertos" (The Day of the Dead) in Mexico, with emphasis on the Spanish conquest of the Aztecs, the blending of Spanish and native Mexican cultures, and even American influence upon this Mexican tradition.
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Other

Traditions of Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
This homepage provides many links pertaining to the history, traditions, and culture of Mexico.
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Mex Connect

The Huichol of Mexico: Their Culture, Symbolism, and Art

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of informative articles about the Huichol Indians of Mexico. Learn about the people themselves and their way of life, their literature and art, and more. Illustrated.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Mexicans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Mexicans. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content...
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Mescalero Apache

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the culture of the Mescalero Apache, a Native American tribe. Explore topics such as their history, economy, cultural values, religion, and sociopolitical organization.
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University of Minnesota

U of Minnesota: Migration, Food, & Cultural Exchange: Mexico & the U. S.

For Students 9th - 10th
The following sources include a poem and newspaper article that deal with contemporary issues of migration and foods. Its goal is to examine food as an assertion of ethnic identity and as a site of cultural exchange and contest between...
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Other

Native American Indian Cultures

For Students 3rd - 8th
Extensive listing of the Native American Indian Cultures from Mexico and various parts of South America. Click on an Indian culture and obtain valuable information about each unique tribe.
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Other

Santa Fe: Hispanic Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Santa Fe, New Mexico and its Hispanic cultural heritage in art, architecture, food, and social life.
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Other

Lang Media: Spanish in Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
Get up close and personal with the language and culture of Mexico. Multimedia presentation includes video clips with Spanish transcripts and English translations. A valuable resource for anyone considering a trip to Mexico City! Requires...
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Other

The Zihrena Gallery of Mexican Art and Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
Featured Mexican artists from the "area of Zihuatanejo on the Pacific Coast of Mexico" are the subject of this gallery.
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Northern Arizona University

Northern Arizona University: Canyons, Cultures, and Environmental Change

For Students 9th - 10th
A colorful site giving an introduction to the Colorado Plateau, a land region covering parts of Colorado, Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico. Learn about the people, places, tools, and changes it has undergone. A few links no longer work.
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Everything ESL

Everything Esl: Christmas in Mexico

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
"Christmas in Mexico" will help increase the self-esteem of your Hispanic ELL students. This lesson will help develop an appreciation of Mexican culture in your class.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Mexico

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
In this lesson, students explore Mexico by navigating the Internet and reading a variety of literature. Traditions, holidays, clothing, etc., of Mexico will be compared to American culture. A newsletter creates a way for students to...
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Mex Connect

Mexico Connect: What Is Mariachi?

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the cultural significance and identity of Mexican Mariachi music. Includes pictures of Mariachi Ensembles.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Mexican Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Mexican Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Incredible Art Department

The Incredible Art Department: Art of Mexico Latin American Art

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the significance of Hispanic Heritage Month and provides a huge collection of links to websites looking at Mexican and Hispanic art and culture, as well as some lesson plans.
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A&E Television

History.com: New Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a detailed look at the state of New Mexico! From its earliest history and peoples, to present day facts which include population, climate, geography, plants and animals, economy, government, cultural life, sports and recreation,...
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Mayaco

Mayaco: Holiday Traditions: Mexico: Feliz Navidad

For Students 9th - 10th
The story of a Christmas tradition in Mexico, "Feliz Navidad". Recipes are also provided for some traditional Mexican holiday treats.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Mexican Immigration

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Excellent site that examines the Mexican immigrant group beginning with early settlement in New Mexico in 1598 through to present times. The history as well as the intricate multiculturalism of this immigrant group is addressed.