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Five Artists of the Mexican Revolution

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students discover details about Mexican Revolution era artists. In this Mexican Revolution activity, students research the events and people of the time period. Students then research the artists of the time and create their own artwork...
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Constitutional Rights Foundation

History of Immigration From the 1850s to the Present

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
The Statue of Liberty may embrace the huddled masses of the world, but has American society always joined in? After young historians read a passage about the history of American immigration in the 19th and 20th centuries, focusing on...
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Mexican Pottery

For Teachers 1st - 6th
Students explore and study Mexican pottery and its importance to Mexican culture. They look at samples and pictures of ancient and contemporary Mexican pottery with varied designs and patterns and create a basket-weave pot with Crayola...
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Conquests

For Students 8th - 10th
In this Mexican history worksheet, students examine a list of 7 events during the time of Spanish conquests. Students identify and describe the significance of each of the events. 
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Stanford University

Evaluating Historical Sources on Juana Briones

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
Most have never heard of Juana Briones, the incredible woman who came to own property and divorce her husband in 1850s California. Yet, her relatively unknown life reflects the historical dynamics of the American West, particularly those...
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"I Hear America Singing": Controversy and Music in the Mexican War

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders examine the Mexican War and its outcome through music. In this primary source analysis lesson, 8th graders analyze the lyrics of selected songs to consider the 2 perspectives regarding U.S. involvement in the war. Students...
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Lesson: Snake Handling

For Teachers K - 5th
Are the studies of art and archeology connected? You bet they are! Young scholars research the ancient temples of Mexico by visiting an archaeology site. They describe the various temples they see, taking note of shapes, stairs, details,...
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The Battle on the 5th of May

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research the origin of Cinco de Mayo. In this Mexican history lesson, students research the battle on the 5th of May in Mexico and create artistic pieces that represent their findings.
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Mexican Americans Role In The United States

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students investigate the role of Mexican Americans in the history of the United States. They use the information to answer guided questions. Students conduct class discussion about the varying roles of Mexican Americans. Also they write...
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La Raspa, Mexican Hat Dance, and Cinco De Mayo Celebration

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Learn two dances that your class can perform at a Cinco De Mayo school celebration. This is really an outline and would be better used if there were plans for how to teach the dance steps. The idea is good to teach the cultural...
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The Mexican Revolution

For Students 9th - 12th
In this Mexican history worksheet, students read the noted pages in their textbook about the Mexican Revolution and then take notes on the 4 listed subtopics.
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Stanford University

Mexicans in the United States in the 1920s

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore what life was like for Mexicans and Mexican-Americans in the 1920s.  For this American history lesson, students watch videos and refer to multiple documents to draw conclusions as to what life was like for Mexican...
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The Mexican-American Influence on the United States

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the influences of the Hispanic groups from Mexico, Cuba and Puerto Rico. In groups, they research the history of Mexico and read excerpts from a book in Spanish to practice their vocabulary. To end the lesson, they...
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History in the Making: The Tortilla

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders examine the history of the tortilla and extend the study across the curriculum. In this history of the tortilla lesson, 4th graders research the background of the tortilla, determine the ingredients, and work with the...
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Border History

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars research primary sources to construct an outline of a border city's history.
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We Can Win Too

For Teachers K - 2nd
Young scholars explore world history by illustrating an image. In this Mexican culture lesson, students identify the history of the holiday Cinco De Mayo and discuss the challenges the Mexican army faced. Young scholars illustrate a...
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PBS

The Media and the War: The Penny Press, Walt Whitman and the War

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
The Mexican-American war marked a significant moment in United States history, as well as in the history of American media. The mid-nineteenth century saw the introduction of the Penny Press, which provided many American citizens with...
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Mexic-Arte Museum

Day of the Dead Educational Activity Guide

For Students 6th - 12th
Looking for ideas to help celebrate The Day of the Dead? A 20-page packet includes a history of El Dia de los Muertos, notes on the many worldwide celebrations honoring the dead, and seven activities. A great way to bring this colorful...
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History of the Americas – Mexican Revolution Essay Test Questions

For Students 8th - 12th
In this Mexican Revolution activity, students respond to 9 essay questions that require them to describe the details and impact of the war.    
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Gold Rush Abolitionists: How different was the role of Spanish-speaking blacks under Mexican rule from the role of English-speaking blacks under U.S. rule?

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students determine how Spanish-speaking blacks and English speaking blacks were treated differently. In this emancipation lesson plan, students compare the Mexican and American rules regarding slavery.     
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Organizer
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IB History of the Americas

For Students 8th - 12th
In this Mexican American War learning exercise, students read "We Take Nothing by Conquest, Thank God," and then complete the graphic organizer and respond to 2 short answer questions about the article. The article is not included.
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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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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.
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Curated OER

"Mexico" Lessons

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students complete a number of lessons to learn the history of Mexico. They research Aztec myths, Tenochtitlan, and create reports to share with the class.

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