1. The Culture of Mexico
Creator: Rachel Brock

2. Content area: Social Studies
Grade level: 3rd Grade
Summary: The purpose of this powerpoint is to introduce the students to Mexican facts and different aspects of Mexican culture.
Objective: Given websites and video clips about Mexican culture, TSW recall knowledge through quiz questions with 100% accuracy.
Standard: 3.14 Interpret different texts and primary sources to describe the major components of culture including language, clothing, food, art, beliefs, customs, and music. (C, H)

3. Facts about Mexico:
Click here to learn facts about the country of Mexico.
Mexico was conquered and colonized by Spain in the early 16th century; then, Mexico won its independence in the early 19th century, a historic event still celebrated by Mexicans every September 16th.
As of 2014, Mexico has a population of 120 million people, which makes the country ranked the 11th most populated country in the world.
Mexico is the largest Spanish speaking country in the world; however, Spanish is not the only language spoken in Mexico. There are over 68 other indigenous (native) languages still spoken in Mexico, but only 1% of the population speaks these languages.

4. Culture:
Mexican Food
Watch this video to find out the main foods that are cooked in Mexico: Mexican Food
Mexican Language
Listen and repeat these basic Spanish phrases: Spanish
Mexican Customs
Read the articles titled “Festivals and Celebrations” and “Mexican Etiquette”: Customs of Mexico
Mexican Music
Mexico was the birth place of the musical style called “mariachi.” The most typical instruments that play in a mariachi band are: violins, guitars, trumpets, guitarron, vihuela, and a harp.
Listen to the sounds of Mexico’s mariachi band: Mexican Mariachi

5. In the 16th century, Mexico was conquered by which country?
Spain
Japan
Canada
Russia

6. Correct!
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7. Mazatlan Carnival Independence Day Cinco de Mayo Day of the Dead
There are many festivals in Mexico. However, which one is considered one of the most important and celebrates their victory over France?
Mazatlan Carnival
Independence Day
Cinco de Mayo
Day of the Dead

8. Correct!
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9. Which of the following is NOT a traditional Mexican food?
taco
quesadilla
enchilada
lasagna

10. Correct!
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11. In this activity, you have learned…
Mexico is located in North America.
Mexico’s main language is Spanish.
Mexico is the 11th most populated country in the world.
The land of Mexico is diverse with beaches, mountains, deserts, volcanoes, and forests.
In the 16th century, Mexico was conquered by Spain.
Mexico gained its independence in the 19th century.

12. And also,
Mexican food is usually spicy and some typical Mexican dishes are: tacos, burritos, enchiladas, fajitas, and beans.
Fiestas (or festivals) are an important part of Mexican culture. The main fiestas of Mexico are: Independence Day, Cinco de Mayo, and the Day of the Dead.
Mexican people are polite and do not like to speak in a way that could be considered rude to others. Also, business transactions take longer in Mexico because they do not like to rush.
The most famous type of Mexican music is mariachi, which consists of trumpets, guitars, violins, vihuelas, guitarrons, and a harp.

13. Incorrect…
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