What is the currency called that is used in Mexico? Trivia: Monday, February 9 th 2015 Trivia:

Trivia Answer: The Peso 1 Mexican Peso equals US Dollar

Mexico Population: million Government: Federal republic Main Industry: Food and beverages (soft drinks) Language: Spanish GDP per capita: $15,600 Religion: 83% Catholic Major Landmarks/People: Chichen Itza, Frida Kahlo, and Montezuma.

Vocabulary : Campesinos Campesinos – people living and working in rural farm areas. Diego Rivera – The Flower Carrier

Guanajuato

Population YearTotal PopulationUrban (%)Rural (%) ,986, ,280,

On your paper… What patterns of population movement do we see in Mexico and why? (Highlight in the text where you find why)

Housing in the City Squatter : Someone who settles or lives on someone else’s land without their permission.

Work and School

Life in Rural Mexico Migrant farm workers travel from one area to another picking the crops that are in season of rich landowners. They do not own land.

Turn and Talk: Make a prediction What problems might occur as people move into the city?

Mexico City: A Mega City The Aztecs built Tenochitilan, now Mexico City. How does it compare to Chicago?

Pollution in Mexico City Mexico City ranks among the top 10 most polluted cities in world.

Driving Restrictions in Mexico City Monday: no driving if license plate ends with 5 or 6. Tuesday: no driving if license plate ends with 7 or 8. Wednesday: no driving if license plate ends with 3 or 4. Thursday: no driving if license plate ends with 1 or 2. Friday: no driving if license plate ends with 9, 0 or a letter. Saturday and Sunday: All vehicles may be driven.

Remember the goal for today… We are going to use the idea of Cause and Effect to review and check for understanding. I will tell you a cause and you tell me what effect that had, or vise-vera. Use your text to help answer!

Mexicans living in rural areas do not have enough work on the farms.

They move to urban areas, such as Mexico City, to find jobs.

Many people come to Mexico City with little to no money.

Many are forced to become squatters and live on other peoples’ property.

Mexico City has become one of the most polluted cities in the world

Many people drive to work and many factories are running in the city. The mountains block the wind.

Homework Answer two questions on the bottom of the reading for tomorrow