mexico katie mielke katie stanley ede 300-02 05/01/02
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Lesson ObjectivesBe able to identify
Mexico on a map.Have an understanding
of Mexican culture and traditions.
Understand how diversity can have a positive effect on their life.
Geography
• Mexico is shaped like a fat fish hook!
• Inside the hook is the Gulf of Mexico.
• The Pacific Ocean borders Mexico’s West Coast.
• Most of Mexico is a high mesa, or plateau.
• Also bordered by the Rio Grande ( meaning “Big River”).
• Mexico has two mountain ranges:
• The East and West Sierra Madres.
Topographical Map Activity
You will need:Scrap paperBlenderWhite glueMasonite or thin,
stable boardTempera paintPaintbrush
STEP 1: Tear paper into small
pieces and soak in water for an hour.
STEP 2: Blend paper in blender to
make pulp and squeeze out the moisture,
You need about 2 cups of the pulp.
Topographical Map Activity
STEP 3: Draw a large outline
of Mexico on the board.
Use the pulp to fill in the outline and build in the mountain chains and high plateaus.
Paint the map, using tempera paint, and add details to the mountains (brown), plateaus (green), and oceans (blue).
Add a color key.
Demographics Population: Approx. 94 million people Size: 756,066 square miles Mexico is 4 times larger than Texas! Capital: Mexico City Language: Spanish Religion: Mostly Roman Catholic Crops: coffee, cotton, and wheat
The Mexican Flag• Green Stripe stands
for hope.• White Stripe stands
for purity.• Red Stripe stands for
the blood of the Mexican People.
• Drawing is based on an Aztec legend.
History of Mexico Mexico was inhabited by Indian
civilizations, such as the Mayans and the Aztecs.
In 1519, the Spanish came to Mexico and conquered the Aztecs.
They killed people mercilessly and destroyed villages and cities.
Aztecs• The Aztecs migrated from their homeland,
Aztlan.
• They were told by a religious god to settle where they saw an eagle in a cactus eating a snake.
• Aztecs have about 1,600 gods ~ one for every aspect of their life.
AztecsThe Aztecs also had
public ceremonies, involving dancing, singing, music and drama, as well as bloody human sacrifices.
Religion• One of the main
religions in Mexico is Catholicism. Over 92% of the people are Catholic.
• The Indians worship many gods and goddesses
• There is no national religion.
Celebrations and Festivals
• Holy Week– Easter celebrations that last one week.– Celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
• December 12th
– A day of feast in honor of the Virgin of Guadalupe (the Virgin Mary).
• Posada– Longest celebration in Mexico.– During Christmas time to celebrate the birth of Jesus
Christ.
Cinco de Mayo• Means the fifth of
May• Celebration of the
victory at the Battle of Puebla
• Celebration of independence
Dia De La Raza• October 12th
• Celebration to honor people of mixed Spanish and Mexican Heritage!
• Plenty of food, dancing and music!!!
Making Pinatas• You will need: Large, round balloon Newspaper Paste (equal amounts of
flour and water) Twine Paint and paintbrush Tissue paper Glue Rope
STEP 1: Blow up balloon and tie it.
Tear newspaper into short strips. Paste a layer of strips over the balloon, overlapping slightly.
Make a harness for the balloon. Cover with three more layers of strips. Hang balloon to dry (may take several days).
Making Pinatas STEP 3: Paint the pinata as
desired, and then cut a trap door in the back. Pop the balloon and remove it.
STEP 4: Fill the pinata with
goodies and close the trap door.
Hang the pinata from a rope and you are ready to go!!!
Family• Family life is
extremely important in Mexico.
• Children, parents, and grandparents often live in the same house.
• On Sundays, friends and family gather together to share a big meal together.
Education• School is free and
children are expected to attend at least until the 6th grade.
• At age 14 students decide whether or not to go on to secondary school.
Language• Spanish is the national
language• Indian languages are
also spoken • There are different
dialects of Spanish spoken– Chilango Spanish– Norteno Spanish– Yucateco Spanish
Food• Mexican food is a
mixture produced from Spain, France, Germany and Italy.
• Mexico introduced the world to its own food; corn, potatoes, tomatoes, chocolate, vanilla, chilies and peanuts.
Making Tortillas You will need:2 cups of masa harina1 1/3 cup of waterWax paperGriddle or frying pan
STEP 1: Heat the pan on the stove
over medium heat. STEP 2: Divide the dough into 10
equal pieces and roll each into a small ball. Press each ball into a flat circle, or use a rolling pin b/w two pieces of wax paper.
Making Tortillas STEP 3: Cook each tortilla in
the pan for about a minute, and then turn over and cook for 30 seconds.
Makes 10 6-inch tortillas
Put the tortillas into a warm basket lined with cloth and you are ready to eat!!!
Sports• Futbol (soccer) is the
national sport.• Everyone begins
playing at a very young age.
• Baseball is also a popular sport.
• Bullfighting is the most popular spectator sport in Mexico.
Music• The most popular style
of music Nortena, a mixture of sounds from Europe and Mexico.
• Mexicans also enjoy Tejano, which is a mix of American and Mexican music.
• Mariachi bands are also popular.
Our Own Mexican Fiesta!
Decorate your party space with red, green, and white, the colors of the Mexican flag!
Plan a menu of Mexican foods, such as burritos, made with homemade tortillas and salsa!
Make a pinata to include in the festivities!
Wear some festive Mexican clothing, play some traditional music, and greet your guests in Spanish!
You are ready to party down Mexican style!!!
Interactive Websites
• http://teacher.scholastic.com/glokid/mexico/• http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/specials/0
,6709,176090,00.html• http://www.nuttinbutkids.com/cincodemayo
.html• http://www.inside-mexico.com/• http://www.enchantedlearning.com/school/
mexico/
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