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Curated OER

Mexico: Introduction to History and Literature

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students study the geography of Mexico (i.e. major cities, surrounding countries and bodies of water, mountain ranges, rivers, volcanoes), They take turns reading aloud information provided (xerox copies) about Mexico. After each...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Mexico

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students complete a unit about the geography and culture of Mexico. They compare and contrast the weather of their own city and Mexico, read books about Mexico, count in Spanish, color in a flag of Mexico and the Mexican Coat of Arms,...
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Website
Adventure Learning Foundation

Adventure Learning Foundation: Mexico: Geography and Climate

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough description of Mexico's geography and climate. Also provided is a temperature (C and F) converter, and links to other geography-related website concerning Mexico.
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Handout
Geographic

Mexico Geography Index

For Students 9th - 10th
This homepage provides links to descriptions of the geography of Mexico.
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Other

Didactalia: Mapas Interactivos: Physical Relief of Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the map of Mexico and try to identify the types of landforms. Available in multiple languages.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Mexico: Climate and Environment

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has detailed information on the climate and environment of Mexico. It discusses environmental problems such as flooding, erosion, and soil destruction as well.
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Handout
Scholastic

Scholastic: Global Trek: Mexico Questions and Answers

For Students 3rd - 5th
Students in Mexico answer questions about their lives, comparing their experiences to those of American children. They talk about popular names, celebrations, food, geography, social and environmental issues, the economy, history,...
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Lizard Point Quizzes

Lizard Point: Mexico: Federal States Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
Try this interactive geography quiz which tests your knowledge about the federal states of Mexico.
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InterKnowledge Corp.

Geographia: Mexico Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the magical world of Mexico. Learn about the history and culture of this diverse country as well as tour the country through pictures.
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Interactive
National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Mexico

For Students 3rd - 8th
Click-through facts-and-photo file about Mexico's geography, nature, history, people and culture, and government. Includes a map of the country that pinpoints its North American location and a video about the spectacular Copper Canyon in...
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Handout
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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Information Technology Associates

Cia World Factbook: Mexico: Geography

For Students 9th - 10th
Facts and statistics concerning Mexico's geography, with such facts as total land area, kilometers of coastline, climate, land use, environmental issues, and more. From the 2008 CIA World Factbook.
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Handout
Climate Zone

Climate in Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
Tables for the different climate regions in Mexico show the average monthly temperature, rainfall and snowfall in this North American country. General geographical information and a map are also included.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Holt, Rinehart and Winston: America Del Norte: Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a map of Mexico in Spanish, with informational data also presented in Spanish about the country. Land mass, population, life expectancy, literacy, industry, agriculture, minerals and resources are among the topics...
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Website
Geographic

Mexico Geography Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Clim

For Students 9th - 10th
Short country profile with location, geographic coordinates, comparison of size with US states, etc.
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Geographic

Mexico (Maps)

For Students 9th - 10th
Maps of Mexico, including one with major cities, and another with the Mexican states.
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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.