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Mexican Culture “La Raspa”

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Here are three lessons that work together to engage learners in a cultural and musical exploration. In lesson one the listen to the Mexican folk song, "La Raspa" and discuss cultural context. In lesson two they dance along to both "La Raspa" and "The Mexican Hat Dance." In lesson three they perform each dance to the music in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. 

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instruments, rhythm, movement, cinco de mayo, Holidays, mexican culture

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cinco de mayo, mexican culture, movement, instrument identification, Dance, singing, mexican hat dance, keeping rhythm, la rasps, mexican folk music, early music instructions, social studies
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1st
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Social Studies & History
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