1. Bell ringer: Composition Journal
What have you finished so far on your culture project? What else do you need to do? Reflect on your progress and develop a plan leading up to your presentation day.

2. Main Idea - Mexico’s Blend of Culture
Much of Mexican life is modern, but many Mexican people hold a deep respect for the past.
Mexican culture blends contributions from the Native American and Spanish cultures that shaped its history.

3. Mexico’s Culture

4. Let’s popcorn read.. Modern and Traditional Life – pg. 126
2-3 sentences each

5. Complete Graphic Organizer on Modern vs. Traditional

6. Main Idea – Mexico’s Economy
As parts of Mexico are modernizing, the economy is growing.
However, globalization, the development of a world economy based on free trade and the use of labor from other countries has presented economic challenges.

7. Economic Growth

8. Let’s popcorn read.. Three Economic Sectors – pg. 129
2-3 sentences each

9. Complete Graphic Organizer on the Three Economic Sectors

10. Economic Challenges Mexico still faces challenges.
Economic growth hasn’t happened for most poor people.
Many Mexicans have difficulty finding work and migrate to the U.S.
Some Mexican-owned businesses have transferred jobs to countries where workers are paid less.

11. Main Idea – Mexico’s Government
Mexico faces political challenges.
The country’s political history is a factor in today’s struggle towards democracy.

12. Let’s popcorn read.. Multi-Party Democracy – the first 2 paragraphs
2-3 sentences each

13. Timeline

14. Vincente Fox – Multiparty democracy

15. Challenges Ahead
Illegal drug trade brings about heavy violence and challenges the authority of Mexico’s government.
Zapatistas – Still have control in some states in Mexico.
Literacy rate – It has been increasing and they would like to continue the trend.