Mexico Lesson

BELL WORK1.Open your binder to the journal

tab.

2.Write a journal explaining what you know about Mexican culture. Think about your previous experiences in a Mexican restaurant, speaking to a Mexican person, or if you have ever traveled to Mexico. Write one paragraph (4-10 sentences).

OBJECTIVE

I can describe and relate to the culture

of Mexico.

MEXICAN CULTURE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDOy5-9d_Ns

MEXICAN HISTORYAND CULTUREVIDEO

TIME

Mexico is governed by a congressional system where the President of the republic is both head of state and government. Mexico is a Federal Republic where voters nationally select a President to serve a six year term, which is non-renewable.

Using context clues, describe a Federal Republic?

MEXICAN GOVERNMENT

Tamales Taco with beans and rice

Gorditas Burritos

MEXICAN FOODS

REVERSE DRAWING

Persons 1 & 3Get a piece of paper out of the bucket, and

then look away from the screen.

Persons 2 & 4Look at the image on the screen, and

describe it for person 1 or 3 in your pod.

Mexican Religions

Roman Catholic77%

Protestant6%

Penteecoastal1%

Javhovan witness1% unspecified

14%

Which European countryEnded the Aztec Empire?

What religion were they?

Mexican HolidaysDec. 12 Dec. 24 Dec. 25 Sept. 16 May 5 Nov.1 Nov. 2

The day of the virgin of Guadalupe is celebrated with a feast

The night Jesus was born, the family dresses up and gathers

Navidad, Christmas Day

Independence Day, celebrated at City Hall

Cinco De Mayo, national holiday that honors the Mexican victory over the French army in 1862

Day of the DeadGatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember family members who have died.

Day of the Dead (Day 2)

Did you know that Mexico sends most of its Oil to the USA?

POD SHARE:Why does the USA need oil?

MEXICO’S TOP EXPORT TO THE USA IS SILVER (FROM SILVER MINING)

What is silver used for?

After looking at the physical map of Mexico, why do you think mining is so common?

MEXICO HAS STATESJUST LIKE THE USA

REVIEW TIME1-What is an example of a Mexican food?TACOS, BURITOS, TAMALES, GORDITAS

2-Mexico’s government is a ?

FEDERAL REPUBLIC3-What is the most common religion in Mexico?

ROMAN CATHOLIC4-Mexican holiday that celebrates deceased loved ones.

DAY OF THE DEAD5-Mexico ships most of its oil to whom?

THE USA6-What is Mexico’s top export?

SILVER

Can you describe and relate to the culture of Mexico?

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