3rd Grade Mexican History and Hispanic Heritage Resources
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LESSON PLANS
Mexico's Day of the Dead
By studying the Day of the Dead, a Mexican holiday, students will gain an understanding that various cultures have…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryMexican History and Hispanic HeritageMulticultural Music -
LESSON PLANS
Hispanic Rhythmic Patterns and Drums
Use a music lesson that helps students understand drum rhythms, performing as a group, and improvising melodies from…SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryMexican History and Hispanic HeritageCulture and Diversity -
ACTIVITIES
Adelita: A Cinderella Story
Use a teaching guide that includes discussion ideas and activities for use with Adelita.Subjects:Mexican History and Hispanic HeritageWorld HistorySocial Studies and History -
TEACHING RESOURCE
The Mayan Empire Vocabulary
Vocabulary associated with the "Mayan Empire" lesson.Subjects:VocabularyAncient CivilizationsMexican History and Hispanic Heritage -
WORKSHEETS
Making a Guiro
Use these instructions to make a guiro, a Central American percussion instrument, from cardboard.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryMexican History and Hispanic HeritageMulticultural Music -
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A la Limon: A Traditional Puerto Rican Song
This printable has the musical notation and wording for the traditional Puerto Rican song, A La Limon.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryMexican History and Hispanic HeritageMusic -
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Mexican-American Mariachi Music
Introduce your students to the mariachi with this lesson.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryMexican History and Hispanic HeritageMulticultural Music -
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Making a Piñata
Create a piñata for a Hispanic holiday or birthday celebration.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryMexican History and Hispanic HeritageCulture and Diversity -
BOOK GUIDES
The Rainbow Tulip
Use these lessons and activities with The Rainbow Tulip, by Pat Mora.Subjects:Reading and LiteratureMulticultural LiteratureMexican History and Hispanic Heritage -
ACTIVITIES
The Race of Toad and Deer
Enrichment activities and Internet resources to enhance teaching The Race of Toad and Deer by Pat Mora.Subjects:LiteratureMulticultural LiteratureMexican History and Hispanic Heritage -
ACTIVITIES
Day of the Dead Evaluation Rubric
Use this rubric with the "Mexico's Day of the Dead" lesson plan.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryMexican History and Hispanic HeritageCulture and Diversity -
WORKSHEETS
Making Panpipes
Instructions for making a South American flute from PVC tubing.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryMexican History and Hispanic HeritageMusical Instruments -
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Easy-to-Make Fiesta Favorites
Students learn about Mexican holidays, and make traditional decorations for a fiesta including easy-to-make pinatas,…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryMexican History and Hispanic Heritage -
TEACHING RESOURCE
Sharing the Hispanic-American Heritage Experience
Hispanic-American literature can easily be integrated into all levels of school curricula, enriching a uniquely American…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryMexican History and Hispanic HeritageMulticulturalism -
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Mexico – Background Information
Find all the facts you need on Mexico -- population, government, history, and more!Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryMexican History and Hispanic Heritage -
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Where in the World Is Spanish Spoken?
Use this table as a reference for where Spanish is spoken throughout the world.Subjects:Foreign LanguagesMexican History and Hispanic HeritageLanguage Arts and Writing -
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Hispanic National Holidays
Reference page of Hispanic national holidays.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryMexican History and Hispanic HeritageCulture and Diversity -
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Spanish Place Names
Learn the Hispanic origin of state and city names with this resource.Subjects:Foreign LanguagesMexican History and Hispanic HeritageAmerican History/U.S. History -
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Amazing Language Facts
Did you know that there are more than 1,000 languages spoken in Africa? To learn more, view this article.Subjects:Language Arts and WritingForeign LanguagesMexican History and Hispanic Heritage -
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Ten Most Widely Spoken Languages in the World
A chart listing the fifty most widely spoken languages in the world.Subjects:Language Arts and WritingForeign LanguagesMexican History and Hispanic Heritage -
IMAGES
Pyramid Of The Sun
Enhance your teaching materials with this clip art image illustrating the Pyramid of Sun -- seen from Pyramid of Moon,…Subjects:Ancient HistoryWorld HistorySocial Studies and History -
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Mexico
Enhance your teaching materials with this clip art image illustrating Mexico.Subjects:MapGeographySocial Studies and History -
WORKSHEETS
Making a Maraca
Make a maraca from beans and a juice can.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryMexican History and Hispanic HeritageMusical Instruments -
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The Biggest Tortilla
Enjoy an arts & crafts project that is perfect for Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated September 15-October 15 of every…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryMexican History and Hispanic HeritageCulture and Diversity