Cinco De Mayo: A Celebration of Mexican Heritage/History

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Social Studies

Grade(s)

1

Overview

This clip explains the history behind the holiday known as Cinco de Mayo and dispels misconceptions that the holiday celebrates Mexican independence.

Social Studies (2010) Grade(s): 1

SS10.1.11

Identify traditions and contributions of various cultures in the local community and state. (Alabama)

UP:SS10.1.11

Vocabulary

  • identify
  • traditions
  • contributions
  • cultures
  • Kwanzaa
  • Hanukkah
  • Christmas
  • Fourth of July
  • Cinco de Mayo
  • cultural foods

Knowledge

Students know:
  • Techniques for identifying traditions and contributions of various cultures in the community and Alabama.
  • How to compare cultural similarities and differences (for example, celebrations, food, traditions).
  • Vocabulary: traditions, contributions, cultures, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Christmas, Fourth of July, Cinco de Mayo, cultural foods

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Describe traditions of various cultures.
  • Describe contributions of various cultures.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • There are traditions of various cultures in the local community and Alabama.
  • Various cultures have made important contributions to the local community and Alabama.

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

History Channel

License Type

Custom
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