Mexican History and Hispanic Heritage
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TEACHING RESOURCE
Introduction to Mariachi Music
A detailed introduction to the popular Mexican musical style Introduce your students to mariachi music with this…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryMexican History and Hispanic HeritageMulticultural Music -
LESSON PLANS
Wonders of the World
Students will go on an internet scavenger hunt of the Wonders of the World - natural, man-made, and ancient.SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryMexican History and Hispanic HeritageMusical Instruments -
WORKSHEETS
Spanish Worksheets
DK Spanish Language Learner will get foreign language students making conversation in Spanish in no time. Below you will…Subjects:Mexican History and Hispanic HeritageWorld HistorySocial Studies and History -
VIDEOS
Day of the Dead Videos & Activities
Introduce the history, traditions, and symbols of Día de los Muertos, Day of the Dead, through educational videos and…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryMexican History and Hispanic Heritage -
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
Day of the Dead Reading Passage and Vocabulary
Share a reading passage about Día de los Muertos with your students. After reading about Day of the Dead celebrations,…Subjects:Language Arts and WritingSocial Studies and HistoryMexican History and Hispanic Heritage -
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 -
BOOK GUIDES
Hour of the Bees Discussion Guide
Use this discussion guide to integrate the young adult novel Hour of the Bees into classroom learning and independent…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureChildren's BookMexican History and Hispanic Heritage -
TEACHING RESOURCE
The Mayan Empire Vocabulary
Vocabulary associated with the "Mayan Empire" lesson.Subjects:VocabularyAncient CivilizationsMexican History and Hispanic Heritage -
WORKSHEETS
La Causa: Cesar Chavez
Share the story of Cesar Chavez's achievements with your students, and assign the related activities to help them learn…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryMexican History and Hispanic HeritageHuman Rights -
LESSON PLANS
Picasso's Guernica
Students will examine the painting, Guernica, by Picasso. They will learn about the events which inspired the artist.SubjectsSocial Studies and HistoryMexican History and Hispanic HeritageMulticultural Music -
ASSESSMENT
Day of the Dead Quiz
How much do you know about Diá de los Muertos? After reading The Day of the Dead article, test students' reading…Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryMexican History and Hispanic Heritage -
WORKSHEETS
At the Restaurant (En el restaurante)
Review food vocabulary and give students practice ordering menu items at a restaurant with this Spanish language…Subjects:Foreign LanguagesMexican History and Hispanic HeritageLanguage Arts and Writing -
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 -
WORKSHEETS
Mexican-American Mariachi Music
Introduce your students to the mariachi with this lesson.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryMexican History and Hispanic HeritageMulticultural Music -
WORKSHEETS
Spanish Vocabulary Challenge: Body Parts
Students match activities with corresponding body parts in this printable Spanish vocabulary challenge.Subjects:Foreign LanguagesMexican History and Hispanic HeritageHuman Body and Anatomy -
GAMES AND APPS
Down Mexico Way
These questions test knowledge of Mexico.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryWorld HistoryMexican History and Hispanic Heritage -
WORKSHEETS
Making a Piñata
Create a piñata for a Hispanic holiday or birthday celebration.Subjects:Social Studies and HistoryMexican History and Hispanic HeritageCulture and Diversity -
DAILY WARM-UPS
Battle of the Alamo Reading Warm-Up
This printable warm-up includes a nonfiction reading passage on the battle for the Alamo and related comprehension…Subjects:Reading and LiteratureMexican History and Hispanic HeritageAmerican History/U.S. History -
WORKSHEETS
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 -
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 -
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 -
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