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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Migration and the Spirits of Life

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students study the Mexican traditions for the Day of the Dead. In this Mexican traditions lesson, students study monarch butterflies and learn about the role that the mariposa plays in the Day of the Dead. Students learn about migration,...
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Handout
Other

Easter in Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the Easter celebration in Mexico.
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Website
Other

Inside mexico.com: Christmas in Mexico

For Students 3rd - 8th
Find out how Christmas is celebrated in Mexico. Try simple Christmas recipes and read about traditional songs.
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Website
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Inside Mexico: Celebrating the Day of the Dead

For Students 3rd - 8th
This website has details and pictures on how the Day of the Dead is celebrated.
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Handout
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Semana Santa in Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about Mexico's passion play of Iztapalapa, one of the most popular religious celebrations in the world.
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Website
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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Article
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]