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Viva Cinco de Mayo

For Students 4th - 8th Standards
Many people think Cinco de Mayo is the celebration Mexican independence, but they're incorrect. Learn about the battle of Puebla and the victory of General Zaragoza with a short reading passage that includes comprehension and vocabulary...
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Cinco de Mayo Facts and Myths

For Students 2nd - 5th
In this Cinco de Mayo worksheet, students view a specific website on the computer and determine whether four statements are myths or facts. Students, if the statements are a myth, they write a sentence related to Thanksgiving on the...
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Celebrating Cinco de Mayo Without Stereotypes

For Teachers 2nd - 12th
Put more meaning into your Cinco de Mayo party with geography lessons, literature, and more!
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Cinco de Mayo - What is it?

For Teachers K - 4th
Young scholars, after examining why the fiesta Cinco de Mayo is celebrated, plan a fiesta that includes invitations, games, music, paper flowers, flags and a menu of authentic foods. By completing this assignment, they enhance their...
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Cinco de Mayo

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students become familiar with the celebration of Cinco de Mayo and the reasons Mexico fought for independence. For this Cinco de Mayo lesson, students write a KWL about Cinco De Mayo. Students explore celebration vocabulary  in Spanish....
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Cinco De Mayo

For Teachers 4th - 6th
In this Cinco de Mayo worksheet, students read a detailed history about the holiday. There are then 8 pages with 10 activities on each page to correct. There are some math problems as well, which pertain to Cinco de Mayo.
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Cinco De Mayo Lesson Plans

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Cinco de Mayo lesson plans allow teachers to discuss the history of this holiday, and engage students in a wide variety of activities.
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Spanish Culture Lesson - Cinco de Mayo

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars role play the characters and events which led to the holiday of Cinco de Mayo. In this Cinco de Mayo activity, students dance the "La Raspa" dance. Young scholars complete a Cinco de Mayo word search.
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Cinco De Mayo

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Learners investigate the historical background of the holiday of Cinco de Mayo. They complete a word search, explore various websites, and create a pinata that is papered with facts about the holiday.
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Cinco de Mayo

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this Cinco de Mayo worksheet, students read a passage about the holiday and answer a set of comprehension questions. A website reference for additional resources is given.
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Fabric Poncho

For Teachers K - 5th
Students create a fabric poncho to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. They sample food and drink from Mexico and follow instructions to make the ponhco. They also discover the history of the holiday.
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May 5th Writing Prompt

For Students 5th - 8th
In this daily writing prompt activity, students learn that May 5th is Cinco de Mayo. Students use resources in the classroom to learn 5 facts about Mexico and its culture and summarize them in their own words.
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Mexica.net: The Significance of "Cinco De Mayo"

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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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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Mex Online: The History of Cinco De Mayo

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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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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Gen. Ignacio Zaragoza

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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Traditional Mexican Dancers

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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Etc: Route of the Us Army in Mexican American War, 1846 1848

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the area between Mexico City and Vera Cruz showing the route of General Scott during his campaign in the Mexican-American War (1847). The map shows the battle sites, including the siege of Fort San Juan de Ulloa and Vera Cruz,...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Maps Etc: Vicinity of Mexico, 1847

For Students 9th - 10th
A map of the vicinity of Mexico City showing the route of General Scott from Puebla to the city during the Mexican-American War (1847), including operations and battle sites in the area.