ETC > NSA Home > Foreign Languages 3-5 > 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. Materials Internet access Yahoo! Kids Return to top of page Return to lesson plans menu

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