Country: Mexico
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| Country: Mexico |
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Description:
| Learn about the geography, culture, art, cuisine, celebrations, symbols of Mexico, and listen to the pronunciation of Spanish words. There are links to eThemes resources on Mexican traditions and holidays, Aztec, Maya, Western Civilizations, Latin America culture, and Cinco de Mayo celebration. Includes images of people, currency, cities, maps, and quizzes. |
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Grade Level:
| 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |
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Resource Links:
| Sightseeing Guide - Mexico
Learn about main events in Mexican history, visit popular sightseeing places, send an online postcard, and take a challenge to test your knowledge of the country.
Go Places: Mexico
Use interactive map to learn about Mexican cities. Select a "Currency Converter" link to convert American dollar into Mexican peso. Select a "Worksheets" quick link at the bottom of the page for the topic related worksheets.
ThinkQuest: A Kid's Life in Mexico
Learn about Mexico from kids' point of view.
Mexico
Read a kid's report on Mexico and listen to the Mexican national anthem.
Mayan Kids: Mexico
Learn about modern Mexico and follow links at the top to find out about Mayan ruins left in many cities of the country. NOTE: This site includes ads.
Physical Map of Mexico
This map of Mexico and Central America shows physical features, major towns and cities, and borders.
Map of Mexico
See a large map of Mexico to get you acquainted with the country.
ABC Teach: Map of Mexico
Print out this PDF and color the map of Mexico.
CIA World Factbook: Mexico
This site has many facts about Mexico.
Mexico City at a Glance
Visit Mexico City online and learn about its history and current attractions. NOTE: This site includes ads.
Enchanted Learning: Zoom School: Mexico
Use interactive icons in the classroom to learn about Mexican explorers and conquistadors, animals and crafts, history and geography. Learn Spanish, view map of the country and take a quiz.
ABC Teach: Count to Ten in Spanish
This PDF printout includes count to ten in Spanish and a numbers-words matching game.
Basic Spanish Words Pronunciation
Learn and hear basic Spanish. Select a word and hear it online, or you can choose a category of words from the left frame. NOTE: The site includes ads.
Quia: Spanish
This page has a number of links to quizzes, flash cards, and interactive games on Spanish grammar and vocabulary.
Mexican Food Glossary
After reading the ingredients in some Mexican recipes, look up the words to find out more about a food item. NOTE: The site includes online store.
eThemes Resources: Country: Mexico: Traditions and Holidays
Learn about Mexican culture, art, traditions, and holiday celebrations. Includes photographs, audio, in class activities, and lesson plans.
eThemes Resource: Native Americans: Aztec
Students can learn about the Aztec history, culture, and gods. Included are videos, maps, and photographs. Two eThemes resource on Native American culture and chocolate are provided.
eThemes Resource: Ancient Civilizations: Maya
These websites are about the Mayas and their culture. There are lesson plans, maps, timelines, quizzes, and cartoons. There is information about their culture, government, religion, and more. Includes a link to eTheme resources on Native Americans: Maya and Ancient Western Civilizations.
eThemes Resource: Ancient Western Civilizations
Explore the ancient civilizations of the Maya, Inca, Aztec, Cahokia, and Anasazi. Includes pictures, audio clips of music, and 360-degree virtual realities.
eThemes Resource: Holiday: Cinco de Mayo
These sites include information about the history of Cinco de Mayo, its significance to Mexican people, and the battle between Mexican and French troops. Celebrations, culture, and costumes are included. There are links to eThemes resources on Mexico and Latin American Culture.
eThemes Resource: Latin American Culture
These sites are about the culture and life of the people of Latin America and Latin Americans in the United States. There is information about Latin American music, dance, art, and heritage. One site for girls has information about blending Latin American and American heritage. Includes links to eThemes on South America and various countries in Latin America.
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Education Standards:
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AL Standards:
4, 7.1
AR Standards:
G.1.5.4.d
IL Standards:
14.5.11, 16.5.19
MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.9, 3, 5, 7, 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
NV Standards:
1.8.8
UT Standards:
8.1.b, 8.1.c, 8.2.b, 11.1.c, 12.1.b, 12.2.b
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