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Title:
| Holiday: Cinco de Mayo |
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Description:
| 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. |
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Grade Level:
| 9, 10, 11, 12 |
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Resource Links:
| Cinco de Mayo
This site provides an overview with information about Cinco de Mayo. There are bibliographies of key persons involved in the event such as Benito Jurez, Maximilian are included. Click the '5 De Mayo'link to read the story of how it became a national holidya in Mexico.
PBS: The Battle of Puebla and Cinco de Mayo
Learn about the battle of the Mexican and French troops and how this incident is related to Cinco de Mayo.
Cinco de Mayo in Colorado
See how the state of Colorado celebrates Cinco de Mayo. Learn when and why this tradition started in Colorado.
How Cinco de Mayo Works
Read and see how people in America celebrate this tradition and where they celebrate. Includes the history of Cinco de Mayo. NOTE: This site includes ads. NOTE: There are links to external sites.
Discovery School: World History Lesson Plan
This site gives ideas for classroom activities, discussion questions, and online resources. NOTE: This site includes ads.
Games and Crafts
Learn how to make crafts for Cinco de Mayo holiday.
eThemes Resource: Country: Mexico
Learn about the culture, cuisine, celebrations, and symbols of Mexico. Listen to the pronunciation of Spanish words.
eThemes Resource: Country: Mexico
Learn more about Mexico, including its culture, geography, money, and food. There are images of people, currency, cities, and maps.
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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MO Standards:
1.5, 1.9, 7, 6
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