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Introductory lesson on Mexico and Mexican culture for middle school students. Includes bell work and a closing activity.
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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?
THUMBS UP THUMBS SIDEWAYS THUMBS DOWN