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Lesson Plan
Academy of American Poets

Teach This Poem: "When There Were Ghosts" by Alberto Ríos

For Teachers 6th - 12th Standards
Before cell phones, tablets, and computers with access to YouTube, before gleaming multiplexes and even before television, there were small theaters with Saturday night black and white movies. Alberto Ríos's poem "When There Were Ghosts"...
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Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

Mexican Culture and History through Its National Holidays

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young historians have an opportunity to study the complex history and culture of Mexico by learning about several holidays: The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (Dia de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe), The Day of the Dead (El Dia de los...
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Lesson Plan
National Endowment for the Humanities

The Mexican Revolution

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
The legacies of the Mexican Revolution are visible today—even if some history classes don't cover them. Using primary sources from leaders in Mexico at the time of the popular uprising and other evidence, such as railroad maps, young...
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PBS

Latino Americans: Timeline of Important Dates

For Students 4th - 12th Standards
From 1500-2000, an interactive timeline details important events related to Latino Americans. Next, to each date are small, yet informative blurbs—some of which include videos. 
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PPT
Curated OER

Revolutions in Latin America (19c - Early 20c)

For Teachers 7th - 10th
The history of the Latin American revolutions - and the philosophies behind them - is the focus of this comprehensive presentation. From the theories of the European Enlightenment, to the Revolutionary Wars of America and France, Latin...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Embodied Presidency Wilson

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students take a closer look at U.S. intervention in Mexico. In this 20th century history lesson, students examine primary documents to consider why the United States entered the Mexican War and then write DBQ essays on the topic.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Corridos About the Mexican Revolution

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the meaning behind Mexican corridos. In this Mexican Revolution lesson, students discover details about the war and its leaders as they read, analyze, and write their own corridos.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Five Artists of the Mexican Revolution

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students discover details about Mexican Revolution era artists. In this Mexican Revolution lesson, students research the events and people of the time period. Students then research the artists of the time and create their own artwork in...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

History of the Americas – Mexican Revolution

For Students 8th - 11th
In this Mexican history worksheet, students respond to 10 short answer questions about the Tragic Ten Days of the Mexican Revolution.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

History of the Americas – Mexican Revolution

For Students 9th - 12th
For this Mexican history worksheet, students read the noted textbook pages about the Mexican Revolution and then respond to 3 short answer questions.    
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Worksheet
Curated OER

IB History of the Americas—Overview of the Mexican Revolution

For Students 9th - 12th
In this Mexican history worksheet, students respond to 17 fill in the blank and short answer questions about leaders and events during the Mexican Revolution.  
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Worksheet
Curated OER

History of the Americas – Mexican Revolution Essay Test Questions

For Students 8th - 12th
In this Mexican Revolution instructional activity, students respond to 9 essay questions that require them to describe the details and impact of the war.    
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Worksheet
Curated OER

History of the Americas – Mexican Revolution

For Students 9th - 12th
In this Mexican Revolution worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages about the war and then respond to 3 short answer questions related to Zapata's death.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

History of the Americas – Mexican Revolution

For Students 8th - 12th
In this Mexican Revolution worksheet, students read assigned textbook pages about the war and then respond to 11 short answer questions about how the war began and outcome of the war.