Curated OER
When is a Block, not a Block?
Students use a stamped shape image to create a piece of imaginative art. In this stamped art lesson plan, students use a stamped shape as a starting point to create their own imaginative piece of art that incorporates the stamped shape.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Teachers: Cinco De Mayo
This collection offers a wealth of resources on Cinco de Mayo. Includes historical information on the holiday, Mexican culture, classroom activity ideas and lesson plans.
Teachnology
Teachnology: Cinco De Mayo Teaching Theme
Are you looking for ways to enhance your lessons in teaching about Cinco de Mayo? Take advantage of the seemingless endless supply of resources provided by Teachnology.
Other
Univision: Por Que Se Celebra El Cinco De Mayo en Estados Unidos? (Spanish)
This article offers a brief overview of the history of Cinco de Mayo and explains how the holiday came to be celebrated in the United States.
Vocabulary University
My vocabulary.com: Cinco De Mayo
This is a variety of vocabulary puzzles and activities using 17 vocabulary words pertaining to Cinco de Mayo. It also offers an extensive vocabulary word list for Cinco de Mayo and a brief history of the celebration.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Cinco De Mayo: Everything You Need
Find out more about Cinco de Mayo when you visit this resource. Content also includes activities, lessons, and resources.
Library of Congress
Loc: Today in History: May 5: Cinco De Mayo
This Library of Congress site gives an overview of the history behind Cinco de Mayo.
Other
Mexica.net: The Significance of "Cinco De Mayo"
A description of the "Batalla de Puebla" on May 5, 1862 as the Mexicans defeated the French army, and the importance of that event today.
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: Cinco De Mayo Issue
Learn about the origins of Cinco de Mayo from this captioned exhibit of a stamp issued to commemorate the holiday.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Holidays for Kids: Cinco De Mayo
Kids learn about Cinco de Mayo. The history and facts about this holiday celebrating the heritage of Mexican Americans.
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Cinco De Mayo Classroom Activity
A classroom activity which celebrates the holiday on the commemoration of the day itself. Published on May 5, 2007 from ReadWriteThink, site provides web links, lesson plans, and a bibliography.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Real History of Cinco De Mayo
We all love to celebrate on the 5th of May but not many people know the actual history behind this day. Lifehacker explains the history behind the holiday.
Other
Dulcinea Media Inc.: Cinco De Mayo
The resources listed in this site summarize the history of the Cinco de Mayo festival and highlights some of its contemporary celebrations.
Center for Literacy and Disability Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Tar Heel Reader: Cinco De Mayo
Illustrated highlights of the Mexican holiday, Cinco de Mayo.
A&E Television
History.com: Cinco De Mayo
Provides a detailed history of Mexico and why we celebrate the Mexican National holiday of Cinco de Mayo. Links to related video clips are included.
Other
Cinco De Mayo
A brief history of the Mexican defeat of the French army on May 5th, 1862, and the celebrations today to commemorate that day.
Curated OER
Teachnology: Cinco De Mayo Teaching Theme
Are you looking for ways to enhance your lessons in teaching about Cinco de Mayo? Take advantage of the seemingless endless supply of resources provided by Teachnology.
Vocabulary University
My vocabulary.com: Spanish Vocabulary Words
This page offers a variety of vocabulary puzzles and activities using a wordlist for Spanish Vocabulary Words. It also offers a Vocabulary Word List for Cinco de Mayo (140).
Other
Mex Online: The History of Cinco De Mayo
Origins of this Mexican Holiday date back to the Battle of Puebla in 1862. This site explores the events that make this a special date in Mexican history.
Teachnology
Teachnology: May Teacher Resource Guide
Add to your classroom experience during the month of May with this excellent variety of resources while teaching such topics as Mother's Day, Cinco de Mayo, Memorial Day and other themes throughout the month.
Other
Mexican Culture Official and Religious Holidays
Descriptions of Mexican holidays and festivals, along with related pictures, can be found at this website.
Utah State University
Teacher Link: Celebrations: A Resource Guide for Teachers
TeacherLINK at Utah State University offers a wealth of topics and project information on celebrations held throughout the world. Click on "Topics and Authors," to access a long list of available lesson plans on a variety of...
Teacher Planet
Teacher Planet: Mexico Resource Page
Your complete resource for everything to do with Mexico. Here you can find lesson plans and units, activities, worksheets, clipart, pictures, and other internet resources.
Curated OER
Traditional Mexican Dancers
Origins of this Mexican Holiday date back to the Battle of Puebla in 1862. This site explores the events that make this a special date in Mexican history.
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