September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month. Education World offers a piñata full of activities that will help teachers focus attention on the contributions of people of Hispanic heritage to the history of the United States.
Explore daily life in Mexico, particularly the practice of the midday siesta.
Join the Mexican celebration for Dia de los Muertos. Families honor the spirits of deceased relatives with food and flowers during this 3-day holiday.
Investigate the Aztec calendar then create a fictional scroll calendar with details of an imaginary trip to Mexico.
Explore the native Huichol social-cultural system and create replicas of beaded Huichol masks.
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