Country Quest: Mexico

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Learning Objectives

Here are a few things that are covered in the Mexico Country Quest

๐Ÿ”ŽResearch Basic information about Mexico

๐Ÿ”ŽResearch Creating map to identify major cities and geographical features

๐Ÿ“–Language and literature Exploring different writing systems, particularly alphabets vs. pictograms

๐Ÿ“œHistory of the conquest of Mexico, including Malincheโ€™s role

๐Ÿ“–Language and literature Traditional Aztec story of The Fifth Sun

๐Ÿ“œHistory of the Mexican Civil War

๐ŸŒฑNatural History Animals of Mexico

๐ŸŽจArt The works of Frida Kahlo and other Mexican painters

๐ŸŒฑNatural History Cochineal bugs and indigenous farming methods

๐ŸŒCulture Traditional crafts of Mexico

๐ŸŒโœ๏ธCulture/Religion Dia de Muertos celebrations

๐Ÿ“œHistory of Ancient Mexican civilizations including the Olmecs, Toltecs, Maya and more

๐Ÿ—ฝSSM Cultural appropriation