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Website
Other

Congreso Del Estado De Baja California

For Students 9th - 10th
Official site of the State Congress of Baja California.
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Graphic
Other

Si Puebla: Pictures of Puebla

For Students 9th - 10th
Dozens of pictures of the city Puebla, and a very quick review of the history of the city.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Explorers for Kids: Hernan Cortes

For Students 1st - 9th
Investigate the biography and life of Spanish explorer and conquistador Hernan Cortes. Read about how he conquered the Aztec Empire.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Mexico

For Students 1st - 9th
Investigate Mexico's history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population on this website.
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eBook
Center for Literacy and Disability Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Tar Heel Reader: Cinco De Mayo

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Illustrated highlights of the Mexican holiday, Cinco de Mayo.
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Article
Toronto Star Newspapers

Toronto Star: Portraits of the G20 Leaders: Felipe Calderon

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief profile of former Mexican President Felipe Calderon, one of the G20 leaders at the 2010 Toronto Summit.
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Activity
Other

Tv Azteca Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
TV Azteca is a Mexican television network. This site covers their programming schedule, national news, sports, and entertainment. Using "Real Player" software, you can watch news stories and live TV from Mexico.
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Article
World Atlas

World Atlas: Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
Provided here is a description of Mexico's geography including its mountain ranges, coastal plains, plateaus, volcanoes and peninsulas.
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Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The New Advent gives information about the history and involvement of the Catholic Church in this Latin American country. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in...
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Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Archdiocese of Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a short overview of the history and structure of the Catholic Archdiocese of Mexico. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated 1911.
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Handout
New Advent

Catholic Encyclopedia: Shrine of Guadalupe

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a short review from The New Advent of a famous Catholic shrine in Mexico where the Blessed Mother appeared to a Mexican peasant. Please note that this information is from the historic Catholic Encyclopedia and reflects opinions...
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Website
Other

El Estado De Tabasco

For Students 9th - 10th
Official site of the State of Tabasco. The site covers the structure of the government, tourist and cultural guide, links to municipalities, and news.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Christmas in Mexico

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart provides a fun way to for students to learn about Christmas in Mexico.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Countries Mexico

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] This colorful flipchart discusses Mexico - the people, food, and things that it is noted for. It compares the daily lives and customs such as birthdays and religious holidays of children in the United...
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Destination: Mexico!

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will travel on a mock flight to Mexico to learn more about the Mexican way of life.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Diego Rivera Murals

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a colorful and interactive flipchart exploring the murals of Diego Rivera.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Mexico Review

For Teachers 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Activotes are used in this review lesson to assess student's understanding of geographical features and unemployment in Mexico.
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Website
Other

Catholic Culture: News: Mexico Population Becoming Elderly

For Students 9th - 10th
A news article explaining how Mexico's population is expected to increase among elders and decrease in relation to children because fertility rates have decreased over the past 25 years.
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Activity
Study Languages

Study Spanish: Los Conquistadores

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource on Spanish conquistadors focuses on Cortes, Alvarado and Pizarro. Additional links are provided for more information on this topic. Great reading selection for beginning and intermediate Spanish students.
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Unit Plan
Study Languages

Study Spanish: La Peninsula De Yucatan

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a cultural explanation in Spanish or English with a few comprehension questions about the Yucatan peninsula. Additional links are provided for more information on this topic. Great reading selection for beginning and...
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Primary
Other

Texas Bob: The Treaty of Velasco May 14, 1836

For Students 9th - 10th
See the articles of the Treaty of Velasco reprinted in their entirety, which were written to be the first steps toward the official recognition of the Texas Republic's independence.
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Handout
Lin and Don Donn

Lin and Don Donn: Mexico's Drive to Independence

For Students 9th - 10th
Personal site from Don Donn dedicated entirely to Mexico's drive for independence. It is divided into sections that talk about events leading to Mexican independence, biographies on prominent figures in the uprising, and it also contains...
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Website
Other

The Pacific Coast of Oaxaca

For Students 9th - 10th
This page contains information about the state of Oaxaca and information on the towns of Huatulco, Puerto Angel, Zipolite, and Puerto Escondido and other nearby areas. Contains a good but quick overview of the area.
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Handout
Other

Cancun: The Yucatan Peninsula

For Students 9th - 10th
Description of the region of the Yucatan Peninsula giving information on the climate, location, and history of the area.