Library of Congress
Loc: Mexican Immigration
Excellent site that examines the Mexican immigrant group beginning with early settlement in New Mexico in 1598 through to present times. The history as well as the intricate multiculturalism of this immigrant group is addressed.
Library of Congress
Loc: The Huetzotzinco Codex
Through the ancient natives of Puebla, Mexico, teachers can use this lesson plan to help students relate math and reasoning skills to primary sources discussed in social studies. Primary sources are available to figure out more about the...
Curated OER
National Park Service: Californio to American: A Study in Cultural Change
This site has a lesson about the ranching industry, creation of California towns and the changes over time. Contains information, inquiry question, historical context, maps, readings, and images.
Yale University
Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: The Influence of Mesoamerica on Mexican Art
A unit on Mexican art, Frida Kahlo, Native Civilizations in Mesoamerica, and Mayan culture. The site includes lesson plans, bibliographies, and much more.
Everything ESL
Everything Esl: Christmas in Mexico
"Christmas in Mexico" will help increase the self-esteem of your Hispanic ELL students. This lesson will help develop an appreciation of Mexican culture in your class.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Mexico
In this lesson plan, students explore Mexico by navigating the Internet and reading a variety of literature. Traditions, holidays, clothing, etc., of Mexico will be compared to American culture. A newsletter creates a way for students to...
Yale University
Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Popular Mexican Arts
This site has a curriculum unit for high school students on popular Mexican art. Provides four lesson plans, links, a bibliography, and even video suggestions.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Teachers: Cinco De Mayo
This collection offers a wealth of resources on Cinco de Mayo. Includes historical information on the holiday, Mexican culture, classroom activity ideas and lesson plans.
Library of Congress
Loc: Mexican Immigrants
As America grew and spilled into bordering lands, people found themselves living two cultures. LOC brings us a comprehensive site that traces the history of Mexican Americans and their culture.
Yale University
Yale: Mexicans: Mythology, Movement & Masterpiece
This drama curriculum unit features a bibliography, information about storytelling, mythology, oral readings, and the like--suitable for grade school students in the 5th grade and adaptable for other grades.
The Newberry Library
Newberry: Political and Military History: Map 14: u.s. Mexican War, 1845
Lessons for students in K-12 depicting North America prior to the United States and Mexico War, 1845. Students explore the mid-century political and cultural context in which the U.S. experienced growth and expansion.
Yale University
Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: A Man and His Murals
A unit on the Mexican artist, Diego Rivera, that could be adapted to various grades. Includes lesson plans, a glossary, a bibliography for teachers and students, and plenty of information on Diego Rivera.
Yale University
Yale: Popular Mexican Arts
This unit on Mexican art comes with four lesson plans, art activities, a bibliography, video suggestions, and web links.
Yale University
Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Mythology, Movement/ Drama Unit for 5th Gr
This site is a drama unit for fifth graders created by the Yale New Haven Teachers Institute. The site provides plenty of background information, a bibliography, and much more.
Yale University
Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Art Images of Tenochtitlan Past and Present
This site is a curriculum unit on art from Tenochtitlan, specifically the case of the Virgin of Guadalupe. Provides three lesson plans, a glossary, bibliography, and other resources.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Catherine Schmidt Jones: Musical Travels for Children
A series of lesson plans geared toward elementary students. These lessons explore various musical cultures such as Germanic music, Korean songs, Ugandan music and Mexican music. You can use all of the lessons or simply choose which ones...
California State University
Bean and Seed Mosaic
This lesson plan offers an alternative to generic torn/cut paper mosaics by using beans and seeds. Introduce Mexican culture and have your students practice the elements of line, shape, and color.
PBS
Pbs: Life & Times of Frida Kahlo (Guides for Parents & Teachers)
A collection of activities and lessons about Frida Kahlo designed to be used in conjunction with the PBS documentary about the artist ("The Life and Times of Frida Kahlo"), but each easily stands alone as well. Resources guide learners...
Yale University
Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Mural Inspired by Frida Kahlo & Diego Rivera
This site has a series of curricular resources on the Mexican artists Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo. The site is primarily directed toward teachers to strengthen their teaching skills but has other content beyond those dedicated to lesson...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Getting to Know Cendrillion
When students think of Cinderella, they usually think of the Disney version. In this lesson, 1st graders will learn about the Mexican fairy tale for Cinderella, Cendrillion.
Huntington Library
Huntington Library: Coming to California [Pdf]
Detailed lesson plan that uses primary sources to help learners learn about the people of California from pre-Columbian times to the Mexican rancho periods.
Yale University
Yale New Haven Teachers Institute: Popol Vuh
This unit is geared towards grades 4-8, but could be used with ESL high school students. Contains lesson plans integrating language arts and social studies, with a bibliography, a play, recipe, and a reading list for students.
Other
Dick Blick Art Materials: Multicultural Lesson Plans
Twelve teacher-tested lesson plans to integrate art from around the world into your classroom. Each activity comes with a list of materials you'll need, easy-to-follow explanations, and examples.
TESL Journal
The House on Mango Street: Experiencing Poetical Prose
What do you know about poetical prose? Experience this type of writing when you read "The House on Mango Street" by Sandra Cisneros. This resource features wonderful interactive for all types of learners.