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The Battle on the 5th of May

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research the origin of Cinco de Mayo. In this Mexican history lesson, students research the battle on the 5th of May in Mexico and create artistic pieces that represent their findings.
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Worksheet
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Cinco De Mayo Crossout Worksheet

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Cinco De Mayo "crossout" worksheet, students cross out letters that don't belong in words that are described by clues. All words are related to Cinco De Mayo.
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Worksheet
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Cinco De Mayo Spiral Word Puzzle

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Cinco De Mayo worksheet, students use 10 clues to complete a spiral word puzzle; clues are related to Cinco De Mayo. Worksheet contains a link to additional activities.
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Worksheet
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Cinco De Mayo Vocabulary "Quiz"

For Students 4th - 5th
In this Cinco De Mayo vocabulary worksheet, students match vocabulary words on the left with definitions on the right. Worksheet includes a link to additional activities.
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Writing
Curriculum Corner

Wonderful Words for Writing!

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
Twenty slides make up a set of festive, May-themed writing prompts designed to grab scholars' attention and warm-up their writing skills. Prompts include story starters, holidays, research questions, the five senses, and more! 
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Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Mexican Culture and History through Its National Holidays

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young historians have an opportunity to study the complex history and culture of Mexico by learning about several holidays: The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Dia de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe), The Day of the Dead (El Dia de los...
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Worksheet
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Bank on It! Cinco De Mayo Activity

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this Cinco De Mayo worksheet, student fill in blanks to complete a paragraph, using words from a word bank at the top of the worksheet. Worksheet contains links to additional activities.
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Lesson Plan
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Let's Have a Fiesta!

For Teachers 1st
First graders plan a Mexican fiesta, create a paper flower and cook a tortilla to eat with a fruit drink. They listen to Gary Soto's, Too Many Tamales and June Behrens', Fiesta! Cinco de Mayo.
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Lesson Plan
Smithsonian Institution

Dia de los Muertos: Celebrating and Remembering

For Teachers K - 2nd
Help scholars understand the history, geography, traditions, and art of Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead. Find background information for your reference as well as a detailed cross-curricular lesson plan. Learners compare...
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Around Town: Neighborhood and Community: Challenge Activities (Theme 3)

For Teachers 2nd Standards
Here is a unit consisting of activities designed to challenge your scholars. The extended learning opportunities include planning a celebration, making a presentation to the class, poster making, writing poetry, a problem-solving...
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Worksheet
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Holidays in Hispanic Countries

For Students 6th - 9th
When do Hispanic countries celebrate Flag Day and other prominent holidays? Using the chart provided, beginning Spanish speakers practice writing the dates of select holidays in Spanish. An interesting way to review Spanish dates. 
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Foreign Language And Culture

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers consider the importance of appreciating a different culture in connection with the language associated with it. They explore how international politics, celebrations and relations are affected by language and culture.
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Holidays in Kansas

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students identify holidays celebrated by different cultures in Kansas and create a timeline of when they started to be celebrated. In this Kansas holidays lesson plan, students create a timeline wall in their class for each holiday.
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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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Lesson Plan
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Study Buddies: Dividing Two-Digit Numbers

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
In this math worksheet, learners will works with a coach to solve a story problem in which they must divide a two digit number by a single digit number. Students will follow a step-by-step process and notes are provided for the coach.
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Lesson Plan
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Mexico and Mexican Culture

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students form cooperative learning groups and research the history of Mexico and Mexican culture in this technology-based webquest. The student groups present their findings at the end of the lesson.
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Lesson Plan
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International Holidays

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore the holidays of different cultures. In this culture lesson, 2nd graders knowledge about various holidays. Students play a matching game with the name of the holiday and the description. Students research one of the...
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Forms of Poetry

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students identify distinguishing features of poetry. They identify and use literary terminology including symbol, theme, simile, and alliteration. They recognize the effects of language.
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Holiday

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders engage in a instructional activity about holidays. They create a holiday windsock and decorate it with illustrations that symbolize different days. The information for the decorations is found through conducting research...
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Univision: Por Que Se Celebra El Cinco De Mayo en Estados Unidos? (Spanish)

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Interactive
Vocabulary University

My vocabulary.com: Cinco De Mayo

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Activity
ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Cinco De Mayo Classroom Activity

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Real History of Cinco De Mayo

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Website
Ducksters

Ducksters: Holidays for Kids: Cinco De Mayo

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids learn about Cinco de Mayo. The history and facts about this holiday celebrating the heritage of Mexican Americans.