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Mexico Connect: What Is Mariachi?

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the cultural significance and identity of Mexican Mariachi music. Includes pictures of Mariachi Ensembles.
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Dia De Muertos: The Dead Come to Life in Mexican Art

For Students 9th - 10th
To an outsider, Mexico's celebration for their dead loved ones seems a bit morbid. Discover Mexicans distinct view of the afterlife by reading the reaction of a French-Canadian woman visiting the country. Also includes information on...
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Mexconnect: Chihuahua, Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information on Chihuahua, a state in Mexico. Includes a map, pictures, and information about the state and cities.
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Mexconnect: Pascua: Easter Holy Week in Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
Explanations and illustrations that convey how Easter is celebrated in Mexico.
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Mexico Connect: Mexican Revolution

For Students 9th - 10th
An article written for a newspaper about the Mexico Revolution of 1910.
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People and History of Mexico: The Post Classic Period (900 1521 Ad): The Aztecs

For Students 9th - 10th
Information on the settlement of the Aztec in Tenochtitlan, which soon became the capital city of their empire, their notable religious observations and customs, and the news of the landing of the bearded white men bearing crosses.
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Mex connect.com: The Transformation of Porfirio Diaz

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource gives an account of the life of Porfirio Diaz and his role in Mexican history.
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Mexconnect: Mexico's Colonial Era

For Students 9th - 10th
The situation in Mexico in the 16th century, after the conquest. This brief site discusses Hernan Cortes, and the territorial expansion that characterized this time in Mexico's history.
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Mexconnect: A New Generation Embraces Centuries Old Music of Mexico

For Students 9th - 10th
An article on mariachi music, which originated in the Mexican state of Jalisco.
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Mexico Connect: The Post Classic Period

For Students 9th - 10th
This article includes a summary of Toltec culture and civilization. There is also a link to a timeline of Mexican history.
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Mexconnect: The Classic Period (300 900 Ce): Part 1/3

For Students 9th - 10th
First in a three-part article that focuses on three Mesoamerican cities, beginning with Teotihuacan in present day Mexico.
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Mex Connect: "El Grito" (The Cry)

For Students 9th - 10th
Magazine article discussing in detail Mexico's Independence from Spain in 1810. This is celebrated each year on September 15th with the "Gritto", the Cry of independence, shouted by the President of Mexico.
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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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Mex Connect: Jose Guadalupe Posada: His Calaveras

For Students Pre-K - 1st
View authentic prints of Posada's famous work, las calaveras. This site contains 6 different pieces of Posada's work.
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Guadalajara and the Archeological Site of Iztepete

For Students 9th - 10th
The article contains the background on the archeological site of Iztepete.
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Mex Connect: Jalisco

For Students 9th - 10th
MexConnect offers a map showing all the major cities located in Jalisco, Mexico.