1. Welcome to Mexico!

2. Minds in Motion: What do you know about Mexico? I know a little = Raise the Roof I know a lot = Truck Horn I don’t know anything = Time Out

3. Where in the world…  Mexico is on the continent of North America. Mexico

4. Quick Facts  This is the flag of Mexico.  The capital of Mexico is Mexico City.  Mexico has a president, just like the United States.

5. Greetings from Mexico Hola  Most people in Mexico speak Spanish.  To say hello, you would say “Hola” (oh-la).  Do you know any other words in Spanish?

6. Clothing in Mexico rebozos sombrero

7. Mexican Traditions Independence Day September 16 El Día de los Muertos is “The Day of the Dead” November 2nd El Día de los Muertos is “The Day of the Dead” November 2nd

8. Natural Characteristics

9.  Children in Mexico go to school.  The school day begins around 9:00 in the morning.  A lot of older students have to work instead of going to school. A Day in the Life of a Child in Mexico

10.  School ends around 3:00 in the afternoon.  Students return home for a big lunch.  A child in Mexico might go to bed around 9:00 at night.

11. Minds in Motion Basketball Shot = I learned a lot about Mexico Lobster Cheer = I’d like to visit Mexico one day

12. Resources  Photographs and information from http://www.worldbookonline.com http://www.worldbookonline.com  Photographs from personal collections  Photographs and information from http://online.culturegrams.com/index.php