Resources about Mexico

These printables, literature guides, art projects, musical inspirations, and other activities will help you create dynamic classroom lessons on Mexican and Latin American history and culture. Whether your students learn about the Mayan Empire, the Day of the Dead, or how to make a piñata, these materials will enrich their learning experience.

All About Mexico Mexico – Background Information Find all the facts you need on Mexico -- population, government, history, and more! Mexico Quiz Lots of facts on Mexico. Mexican Flag The Mexican Flag. Mexico Enhance your teaching materials with this clip art image illustrating Mexico. Pyramid Of The Sun Enhance your teaching materials with this clip art image illustrating the Pyramid of Sun -- seen from Pyramid of Moon, Mexico. Mexican History The Mayan Empire Students learn about the architectural and cultural wonders of the Mayan Empire as they explore ancient Mayan cities and read about their daily life and religious beliefs. The Mayan Empire Vocabulary Vocabulary associated with the "Mayan Empire" lesson. Reading Warm-Up 39 for Gr. 5 & 6: American History This printable warm-up helps students master important reading skills with a passage on the battle for the Alamo and related comprehension questions. More Hispanic-Heritage Social Studies Resources Mexican/U.S. Relations North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Read about the framework and signing of the North American Free Trade Agreement. Foreign-Born Population in United States Distribute a chart that details the people who were born in foreign countries who lived in the United States in 1980. Ethnic Concentrations in the United States The concentration of ethnic groups by regions of the United States. Mexican Music and Culture Introduction to Mariachi Music Use this article as a reference for introducing your students to mariachi music. Integrating Hispanic Music Throughout Curriculum Overview of Latin American music events and styles. Making a Maraca Make a maraca from beans and a juice can. Mexican-American Mariachi Music Introduce your students to the mariachi with this lesson. Latin American Instruments Use this self-checking activity to familiarize children with the names and shapes of Latin American instruments. More Hispanic-Heritage Music Resources Literature Guides Adelita: A Cinderella Story Use a teaching guide that includes discussion ideas and activities for use with Adelita. Fiestas: A Year of Latin American Songs of Celebration Use a teaching guide that includes discussion ideas and activities for use with Fiestas. The Rainbow Tulip Use these lessons and activities with The Rainbow Tulip, by Pat Mora. More Hispanic-Heritage Literature Resources

Spanish Language Resources Where in the World Is Spanish Spoken? Use this table as a reference for where Spanish is spoken throughout the world. The Spanish Language Has Many Accents From Latin American to Castilian to Argentinian, there are many different Spanish accents. English Words Created by Spanish Culture Learn about the approximately 10,000 English words that have Spanish origins. Team Teaching Spanish Students become the "teacher" to help themselves and others learn. More Spanish Language Resources Important Holidays 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 differing views of life and death. Nine Days to Christmas Use this printable to teach children about how Christmas is celebrated in Mexico. This activity is a great way to introduce students to the variety of holiday traditions around the world. Easy-to-Make Fiesta Favorites Students learn about Mexican holidays, and make traditional decorations for a fiesta including: easy-to-make pinatas, pierced paper decorations, and spool roller prints. Hispanic National Holidays Reference page of Hispanic national holidays. Printables Map of Mexico - Blackline Master Explore the geography of Mexico with this map. Use this printable to help your child become familiar with one of the United States' nearest neighbors. Touring Mexico Children are asked questions about traveling in Mexico that can be answered by using an accompanying map of Mexico. Down Mexico Way These questions test knowledge of Mexico. Map of Mexico Use a printable outline map that depicts Mexico to help your students improve their geography skills. Map of North America Print this outline map of North America. This map is an excellent way to encourage students to color and label different parts of Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Making a Piñata Print this outline map of North America. This map is an excellent way to encourage students to color and label different parts of Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Passport to Learning Children "travel" around the world and fill in a passport to record what they learn about different destinations. Also included in this packet are activities to promote learning Spanish number and color words. The Biggest Tortilla Enjoy an arts & crafts project that is perfect for Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated September 15-October 15 of every year. This activity is a great way to incorporate multicultural understanding into your classroom. More Hispanic-Heritage Printables