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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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Library of Congress

Loc: The Huetzotzinco Codex

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Through the ancient natives of Puebla, Mexico, teachers can use this lesson plan to help students relate math and reasoning skills to primary sources discussed in social studies. Primary sources are available to figure out more about the...
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Other

Quinceanera Boutique

For Students 9th - 10th
Although this is actually a store, it has a great section that explains all about the tradition of La Quinceanera. The festivities, the dress, the court, and gifts are all discussed Examples of the beautiful dresses are shown.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of the American Indian: Great Masters of Mexican Folk Art

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore Mexican Folk Art by looking at different types of material and what they are used to make. Choose from clay, metal, leather, paper, plant fibers, stone, wood, and more.
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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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Mex Connect

Mex Connect: The History of Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
MexConnect provides links to many myths and legends of Mexico.
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Geographic

Photius: Mexico Society Index

For Students 9th - 10th
This homepage provides links to much information concerning Mexican society, including ethnicity and language, income distribution, structure of society, education, health care, and more.
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Other

Peasant Social Worlds: The Other Way Out: Us Migration

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an article on current migration trends from Mexico to the US. The article discusses the impact of legislation and economic crisis on migration.
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Article
Other

New York Folklore Society: Quinceanera

For Students 9th - 10th
A magazine article on the Latin American tradition of Quinceanera describes the origins, the meaning, and the ceremony. (Published 2002)
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Other

Inside Mexico: Culture and Traditions

For Students 4th - 8th
Covers a wide variety of cultures and traditions of Mexico, including food, recipes, art, music, history, festivals and holidays. Some of the material is in both English and Spanish.
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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: 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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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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Live Science

Live Science: Mexican Culture: Customs & Traditions

For Students 3rd - 8th
Looks at the makeup of Mexico's ethnic tapestry, its languages, religions, the values of its peoples, Mexican food, arts, clothing, and celebrations. [Published Feb. 10, 2015]
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CNN

Cnn: Mexico's Charros Are a Breed Apart

For Students 9th - 10th
Short, general article on the Mexican cowboy and the rich history of the culture.