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Meals in Mexico

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students discuss typical meals in the U.S. and Mexico. Students group pictures of food according to which foods are eaten at which meals in each culture.
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Al Otro Lado

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students view a video about the border between the United States and Mexico. They discuss the forces that influence human migration. They write a paper from the point of view of the main character in the film.
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Examine Economic Factors That Influence Human Migration Along the U.S/Mexican Border

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Students bring in their own article about immigration and how it is affecting their community. They summarize their article and brainstorm reasons why someone would immigrate to another country. They discuss push and pull factors.
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Border to Border

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students use the Internet to gather information on the country of Mexico. They also discover the culture of their people and compare them with the United States population. They take a virtual tour of some of Mexico's most historical ruins.
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Mexico: One Land, Many Cultures

For Teachers 1st
Students, through a variety of activities, discover the geography and culture of Mexico. They make maps, read folktales, write a journal, create pinatas and other artistic pieces, and review the history of Mexico.
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Border Poetry/Writing Workshop

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students analyze a poem set in the U.S.-Mexico borderlands and defend their own interpretations of the work. They demonstrate understanding of poetic technique by writing their own poems of living on the border.
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Mexico

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders become culturally aware of the differences all over the world. They explore a different culture, and recognize and appreciate the similarities and differences with their own.
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The Beat of Mexico

For Teachers Pre-K - 5th
Students explore mariachi music and create their own rhythm instruments. They study the music of Mexico. They listen to a variety of music, then vote for the song they liked the best.
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Cinco de Mayo

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students identify three celebration activities participated in Cinco de Mayo and explain their significance.
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Mexico and Its Neighbor to the North

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers stage a debate about immigration between the United States and Mexico. Half the groups the "pro" position of the question and half the groups the "con" position. They research and print online information about U.S.-Mexican
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Species Interactions in the Yucatan Peninsula

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore how organisms interact with one another other in their environment. In this organism lesson, 6th graders understand abiotic factors and or biotic components of their environment. Students decide if the interactions...
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Mayan Civilization

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders are introduced to the characteristics of the Mayan civilization. While viewing a film, they practice their note taking skills by writing down what they believe are important facts. They discuss their notes at the end of...
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Research Process

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students research a deserted island that they find off of Mexico and create a diorama about it. In this research lesson plan, students also make a brochure of their island.
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Bibliography of Mexico

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students compile bibliographies on Mexico. For this global studies lesson, students investigate appropriate sources regarding Mexico and use the EasyBib web site to create an APA or MLA formatted bibliography.
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Maize to Maquiladoras: Movement from Mexico to Arizona

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students label maps of Arizona and Mexico of the products that moved from one place to another. In this Arizona and Mexico lesson plan, students also summarize the effects of the movement on life in Arizona.
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Maize to Maquiladoras: Movement from Mexico to Arizona

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders label maps of Arizona and Mexico to show the people, goods, and ideas that have moved between the two places. In this Arizona and Mexico lesson plan, 4th graders summarize the effects of the movement on Arizona life.
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Esperanza Rising

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore equality by reading a story with their classmates. In this discrimination lesson, 6th graders read the story Esperanza Rising and discuss the tensions between Latin America and the United States. Students view...
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Identifying Border States of the U.S.

For Students 3rd
In this identifying border states of the U.S. worksheet, 3rd graders visually identify then write the names of the states that border Canada and Mexico;  page 1 is a lesson, page 2 is the worksheet.
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Democracies in North America: Canada, the United States, and Mexico

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils examine democratic values. In this democracy activity, students research the political systems of Canada, Mexico, and the United States in order to compare and contrast them. Pupils also discuss domestic and international events...
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Mexico Map

For Students 5th - 12th
In this blank outline map instructional activity, students study the political boundaries of the North American country of Mexico. The capital cities of each state are denoted with stars.
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San Ignacio Lagoon: Economy or Ecology

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Young scholars debate over the development in the habitat of gray whales. In this role playing lesson, students will take on various roles in a debate over the development of a salt production facility in the San Ignacio Lagoon...
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Mexico and Central America Map

For Students 5th - 12th
In this blank outline map worksheet, students study the political boundaries of Mexico and Central America. Each of the counties is labeled and the capital cities are starred.
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Mexico Outline Map 2

For Students 4th - 10th
In this outline map worksheet, students discover and investigate the North American country of Mexico. This blank outline map may be used for a variety of classroom activities.
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The Flag of Mexico

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this flag of Mexico instructional activity, students read the history of the flag and the directions on how to color it. Students then color the flag of Mexico.