Cinco de Mayo marks the victory of the Mexican Army over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. This date symbolizes Mexican pride, unity, and patriotism. In the United States, Cinco de Mayo is a day to celebrate family, culture, and the experiences of Americans of Mexican ancestry. Cinco de Mayo is often celebrated with parades, music, dancing, and other festive activities. These lesson plans, activities, and thematic units will introduce your class to this holiday and its meaning.
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- Activities (3)
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Articles
Mexico
From Grolier Online, this encyclopedia article explores the history, language, ancestry, food, sports, and holidays of the Mexican people.
Activities
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage
Cinco de Mayo: La Celebración Matemática!
Festive math activities and ideas to help you celebrate this important day in Mexican history.
Internet Field Trip: Celebrate Mexico
This internet field trip introduces students to the cultures and history of Mexico.
Books
Books and Resources for Teaching About Mexico!
A teacher-created book list that includes tips for using these books in your classroom!
Books for Teaching About Mexico
Recommended resources, nonfiction books, and picture books for teaching young children about the arts, culture, crafts, history, and geography of Mexico.
Hispanic Heritage Books and Resources
Fiction, nonfiction, and professional books in English and Spanish.
Unit Plans
Let's Discover Mexico!
Students will discover Mexican culture, crafts, and cuisine with hands-on projects.
Magnificent Mexico
Unit plan created from a teacher's experiences backpacking in central Mexico. Includes classroom crafts.
- Subjects:Mexico, Mexican and Mexican American, Cinco de Mayo
