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Mexico and Mexican Culture

Students will use technology to increase their knowledge base about Mexico and Mexican Culture.

Objectives

  • Students will be able to locate information on the internet.
  • Students will be able to discuss what they have learned and make a brief presentation.
  • Students will learn information about current Aztec populations.
  • Students will learn information about Cinco de Mayo celebrations.
  • Students will learn information about Mexico City.

Procedure

  • Access Yahoo! Kids, locate web page with information (review)
  • Group into 3 teams. Assign 1 question to each team. Assign 1 team captain.
  • Provide reading/research time.
  • Have groups discuss their findings.
  • Have each group present their findings.
  • Shut down programs/computers.

Sunshine State Standards

  • FL.B.1.1.2
  • FL.B.1.1.3
  • FL.C.1.1.2
  • FL.D.2.1.1

NETS Profiles for Technology Literate Students

  • Use keyboards and other common input and output devices (including adaptive devices when necessary) efficiently and effectively.
  • Determine when technology is useful and select the appropriate tool(s) and technology resources to address a variety of tasks and problems.

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