Cinco de Mayo (Reference) - TeacherVision.com

Cinco de Mayo

Have fun with this holiday while teaching students about culture, geography, and history. The sites below offer some great teaching materials, as well as elementary school lesson plans.

Lesson Plans/Activities

WebQuest for 2nd and 3rd Grade
Includes activities, recommended storybooks, and links to websites.
Grade Level: Primary, Intermediate
http://www.zianet.com/cjcox/edutech4learning/cinco.html

Cinco de Mayo E-postcard
Send an email postcard to your class to announce that you will be studying and/or celebrating Cinco de Mayo.
Grade Level: All
http://www.freewebcard.com/cards/cincodemayo/

En espanol

Que es el Cinco de Mayo?
A description of the holiday and the history in Spanish.
Grade Level: Middle, Secondary
http://www.geocities.com/erenamessina/Cinco.htm

Mexico

Mexico Facts and Flag
Demographics, history, government, economic summary, and a picture of the Mexican Flag.
Grade Level: All

Join TeacherVision
for $39.95 a year and start receiving benefits today!

click here

2008 Summer Olympics

Celebrate this summer's Olympic Games in Beijing, China, with our resources, activities, and lessons.

Teaching about Natural Disasters

The world has suffered two natural disasters this May — Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar and the earthquake in China. These tragedies may have your students wondering why such large catastrophes occur. We have resources to help you explain earthquakes and cyclones, and for dealing with the subjects of death and crisis with your class.

July Events

Find educational activities for every day in July. Take a look at our Summer Activities Slideshow for our favorite summer-themed activities, lessons, and printables.

New Customizable Printables

Easily create personalized hall and office passes or teacher stationary with our customizable classroom passes and notes. Prepare for substitute teachers, field trips, parent-teacher conferences, and more with our customizable charts and forms.

Drama Resources

Explore our drama resources – from Shakespearean plays to The Miracle Worker to Readers Theater – to widen your curricular focus. Students will enjoy the change of pace that putting on a classroom play will bring!

ADD/ADHD Resources

From frequently asked questions to assessment accommodations, these articles and resources will help you to deal with the special nature of students with ADD/ADHD.

FREE Reference - 1st of 3 Free Items