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Curated OER

Map Showing Veracruz, Site of the French Invasion

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Handout
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: Biographies: David Gouverneur Burnet 1788 1870

For Students 9th - 10th
An interesting profile of David G. Burnet, who fought for Texas independence from Mexico and served many political offices in Texas. Links to additional information on Texas history.
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Article
Texas A&M University

Sons of De Witt Colony Texas: Austin's Colony

For Students 9th - 10th
A look into Austin's Colony, the first and largest Anglo-American settlement in Mexican Texas which was established by Stephen F. Austin in 1821.
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Primary
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Hard Road to Texas 1836 1845: Santa Anna Strikes Back

For Students 9th - 10th
Texas was "teetering on the edge of total disintegration" when Sam Houston returned to the presidency. The population was down, money was down, and Texas was defenseless against "a resurgent Mexico." Read more about this period in Texas'...
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Migration Policy Institute

Migration Policy Institute: Country Profiles

For Students 9th - 10th
A catalogue of the migration experience that looks at the diverse flows of immigrants around the world. Visitors can click on the profiles of individual countries to access brief summaries of vital data, immigration policies, history,...
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Museum of the City of San Francisco

The Virtual Museum of the City of San Francisco: The Mexican American War

For Students 9th - 10th
The Virtual Museum of the City of San Francisco displays the history of the Mexican-American War, including an explanation of border changes in the California and Mexico areas. It also discusses the idea of Manifest Destiny.
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Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Meet the Ologist Chuck Spencer

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This ReadWorks reading from the American Museum of Natural Anthropology's website called OLogy provides an interview with the archaeologist named Chuck Spencer. A paired passage entitled "Up Close with...
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Foundation for the Advancement of Mesoamerican Studies

Famsi: Gulf Coast Area

For Students 9th - 10th
The map here shows the Gulf Coast area of Mexico and the locations of modern and ancient cities and towns, including Olmec sites.
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Instituto Latinoamericano de la Comunicacion Educativa

La Ciencia Para Todos: Astronomia

For Students 9th - 10th
In this site you will find several Astronomy topics such as: the expansion of the Universe, history of Astronomy in Mexico, quasars in the confine of the Universe and telescopes and stars.Read phonetically
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Aztec Empire for Kids: Society

For Students 9th - 10th
Students can study the society of the Aztec Empire including their social structure and classes on this site.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Aztec Empire for Kids: Daily Life

For Students 9th - 10th
Study the daily life of people during the Aztec Empire including food, clothing, housing, and education on this site.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Aztec Empire for Kids: Art

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about arts and crafts during the Aztec Empire including poetry, music, sculpture, pottery, and feather-work on this site.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Aztec Empire for Kids: Glossary and Terms

For Students 9th - 10th
Sites contain a glossary and terms which includes important words to know for the Aztec Empire.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Aztec Empire for Kids: Government and Empire

For Students 9th - 10th
Students can learn about the Government of the Aztec Empire including the emperor, officials, laws, and interesting facts on this site.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Aztec Empire for Kids: Religion, Gods, and Mythology

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the religion, Gods, and mythology of the Aztec Empire including the pyramids, temples, and priests on this site.
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Curated OER

A Mexican Charro

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

Mexican Charros

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

Charro Tradition

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

Mexconnect: Francisco Pancho Villa

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography on Mexican revolutionary Pancho Villa who helped Madero and his fight for social reform. You'll find links at the bottom to full text articles.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Cinco De Mayo: Everything You Need

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Find out more about Cinco de Mayo when you visit this resource. Content also includes activities, lessons, and resources.
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Activity
Mex Connect

Mex Connect: Mexican Art, Authors and Artisans

For Students 9th - 10th
The listing of Mexican artists, artisans, authors, and art makes it easy to "pick and choose." Oodles of information here.
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Curated OER

President James L. Polk

For Students 9th - 10th
The Virtual Museum of the City of San Francisco displays the history of the Mexican-American War, including an explanation of border changes in the California and Mexico areas. It also discusses the idea of Manifest Destiny.
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Curated OER

Photograph of Zachary Taylor

For Students 9th - 10th
The Virtual Museum of the City of San Francisco displays the history of the Mexican-American War, including an explanation of border changes in the California and Mexico areas. It also discusses the idea of Manifest Destiny.
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Curated OER

Land Grants

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from SouthwestBooks.org provides this history of the New Mexico land grants is detailed and excellent background for the 1960s Mexican American land grant movement.

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