1.   Let's Have a Fiesta! Illustrates a lesson about Mexican culture. The class learns about and participates in traditional Mexican cooking and crafts in preparation for their own fiesta.

2.   Stanza Shopping Illustrates a lesson a bout Mexican culture. The class learns about and participates in traditional Mexican cooking and crafts in preparation for its own fiesta.

3.   Traditional Mexican Paper Cutting Students learn about the cultural tradition of Mexican paper cutting. They use their math skills to make ABAB patterns.

4.   Celebrate La Posada in Mexico! Describes a lesson plan on the Mexican cultural holiday La Posada. Students learn about the Christmas story, make poinsettia placemats, and prepare for a La Posada celebration.

5.   Magnificent Mexico Unit plan created from a teacher's experiences backpacking in central Mexico. Includes classroom crafts.

1.   Inmystudio.Net/Art Lesson Plans/Traditional Mexican Animal Masks (Tono) Traditional Mexican Animal Masks (tono) student artwork Cultures - Mexican Animal Masks 6th Grade Materials: o Newspaper o Newsprint o Wall paper paste o Found objects o Tempera paint Resources: o Pictures of masks Vocabulary: o Folk art: art made by amateurs who do not expect to sell artwork; is often considered naive o Disen...

2.   Mexico - Language and Literature ...ed By: April Jones, Kellie Kemper, and Leona Scarbrough School, or Affiliation: Cumberland College, Williamsburg Kentucky. Endorsed by: Professor Ofori-Attah from Cumberland College Date: 1994 Grade Level(s): 3, 4 Subject(s): Foreign Language/Spanish Overview: The students will be introduced to the Mexican culture, which incorporates a different language than the students present English language. Goal: The students will develop their language and literature skills and knowledge by engaging themselves within a realm of the Mexican culture. Objective(s): The students will: 1. discuss the major language of Mexi...

3.   Hispanic World Unit, Lesson 3 ...l + Subject Area: Foreign Language Brief Description Whole group discuss the largest Spanish-speaking country in the world. From library or WWW resources in team work, students will get general/profound knowledge about this country. Also they will specially develop insight into our own language and culture while know Mexico, the neighbor of the United States. Up to Contents of this Page Objectives + Students will learn how to use library or Internet resources to do research on chosen topics. + Students will comprehend the collected information. + Students will structure the information with texts and graphics...

4.   Mexican Pottery Lesson Plan Crayola Submit Register for FREE! Join the Crayola community today. Mexican Pottery Why Study Mexican pottery and its importance to Mexican culture. Create a basket-weave pot with Crayola® Model Magic. Steps 1. Look at samples and pictures of ancient and contemporary Mexican pottery. Describe the designs and shapes. What modeling techniques do you think were used to construct the...

5.   Mexico/Social Studies/2nd grade Vision View the standards Return _ Unit/Lesson Plan _ Mexico/Social Studies/2nd grade Description The purpose of this 2-week unit is to introduce the students to the culture of Mexico including folklore and legends. They will discuss the relationship between Mexico and U.S. The open market concept will be introduced. Goal/Standard/Level/Benchmark 14.E.1.a 15.A.1.a 18.A.1.a KRSP Knowledge: Summarize characteristics of Mexican culture Recognize that Mexico is a U.S. neighbor to t...

6.   Mexican Paper Bag Poncho [Kindergarten] Mexican Paper Bag Poncho Kindergarten Art 207-8, Group 4 Lana Coenen, Ericia Ojeda, Dustin Ford, Tara Scully Date of presentation: April 27^th, 2004 Objectives: 1. Students will learn about Mexico and their culture. 2. Students will learn a brief history of Cinco de Mayo. 3. Students will learn that a poncho is a f...

7.   The Community Discovered - Mexico's Culture {CD Home} Mexico's Culture Staff James Wherrett Staff Development Model Development The purpose of this unit is for students to Model Grade Range Intermediate (4-6) CD Curriculum Curriculum Units/ Concepts Cultures Units Lessons Topics Mexico Units and lessons are to incorporate into Purpose Statement existing How is the culture of M...

8.   The Community Discovered - Discovering Mexico through Murals {CD Home} Discovering Mexico through Murals Staff Mary (Molly) Watson Staff Development Model Development The purpose of this unit is for students to use resources and Model murals by Diego Rivera to describe the Mexican culture and relate it to their own culture. CD Curriculum Curriculum Units/ Grade Range Intermediate (4-6) Units Lessons Concepts Identity Units and lessons Topics Latin America are to incorporate into existing curriculum the Purpose Statement four strands of What can we learn about cultures from researchin...

9.   Mexican Food ...urces, Lesson Plans, Themes, Tips, advertise Printables, and more Click Here! Quick Links: Teacher Downloads Free Newsletter Sites for Teachers ? Leveled Books Search home themes lessons tips articles discuss store printables subjects tools search Home : Lesson Plans : Social Studies : Grades 3-5 : Culture & Diversity : Mexican Food Click Here! Click Here! Mexican Food Click Here! Grade Level(s): 3-5 By: Melissa Schack, Student at Indiana University of P + + Grade Levels Following a lecture on the history of Mexican food, grade five students will be able to recognize and order Mexican Preschool cuisine, at a...

10.   Bean and Seed Mosaic ...efine the initial shape of their mosaic. The students will then choose four kinds of either beans, seeds or both to give color to their mosaic. Historical and Cultural Context: Through lecture and small group discuss, the students will gain insight as to how their mosaic can help them relate to the Mexican culture and the importance that Cinco de Mayo holds for the Mexican people as well as the similarities to the American Revolution. Aesthetic Valuing: The students in pairs will select two mosaics and decide if the mosaic has made good use of line, shape and color. Then as an entire class they will view the...