Learn how the Battle of Puebla—where Mexico claimed victory over the French—became the day of celebration we know as Cinco de Mayo. Watch as a brief video details the holiday's history and the way it is celebrated. 

Concepts

Holidays, holiday celebrations, world holidays, mexico, cinco de mayo, may

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Have the link open or download the video onto in-class computers, use headphones to heighten focus and lower classroom volume 
  
• Visit the library to check out additional books on Mexico and holiday 

Classroom Considerations

• Cinco de Mayo translates to the fifth of May, which is the day the holiday is celebrated 

Pros

• A thoughtful question at the end of the video encourages critical thinking 
• Information is presented in an engaging manner 

Cons

• None