Let's Travel to Mexico!
First grade students learn about Mexico, its people, and some of their customs.
OBJECTIVE
Students Will:
- Identify Mexico on a world map.
- Match Spanish words with pictures.
- Associate Mexico with literature.
- Write about Mexico.
- Follow directions to make Mexican crafts and foods.
LESSONS FOR THIS UNIT
Lesson 1: Let's Travel to Mexico!
Lesson 2: Let's Have a Fiesta!
SUPPORTING BOOKS
Books & Resources for Teaching About Mexico
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Carlos and the Cornfield
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Carlos and the Cornfield
by Jan Romero Stevens and Jeanne ArnoldBefore Carlos plants seed corn, Papa warns him, "Remember, 'Cosechas lo que siembras' - You reap what you sow." Within the context of a loving Latino family, a young boy learns a universal lesson about personal responsibility. This richly satisfying sequel to Carlos and the Squash Plant is bilingual with full-page oil paintings and complete with a recipe for blue corn pancakes.
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Paperback Book | Grades 3-5
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Cuentos con sazón
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Cuentos con sazón
by Lulu DelacreWith energy, sensitivity, and warmth, Lulu Delacre introduces readers to a symphony of colorful characters whose stories dance through a year of Latin American holidays and customs. And readers will also be treated to recipes for the irresistible foods that appear in each story.
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Paperback Book | Grades 3-5
Grades 3-5 $4.99
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