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Mexico - FCPS Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment

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Essential Questions:1. What are the elements of culture?2. Who are my geographic neighbors in <strong>Mexico</strong> <strong>and</strong> how does theirgeography influence their culture?3. How does my culture compare to the culture of my neighbors in <strong>Mexico</strong>?4. How can I demonstrate my knowledge of the culture of <strong>Mexico</strong>?Pre-test/Post Test:See attached document.Culminating Performance:Passport to <strong>Mexico</strong> Celebration:Knowledge of Mexican culture will be expressed in a Passport to <strong>Mexico</strong>Celebration evening involving the students <strong>and</strong> families of our school. In groupsof 6, students will develop a learning center that demonstrates their knowledge ofa specific element of Mexican culture. Topics of learning centers will be:Geography <strong>and</strong> LocationVisual ArtsDanceMusicFoodClothingLanguageReading (storytelling/folktales)Open Response:List 3 cultural elements. Using those 3 elements tell how Lexington <strong>and</strong> <strong>Mexico</strong>are alike <strong>and</strong> different.Post Test2.

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