Module 6: Mexico-Social Studies 3 - Course Guide
Module Overview:
In this module, students will learn to identify and describe physical features common in Mexico, describe natural resources in Mexico, identify Mexican landmarks, and identify the cultures that settled in Mexico. They will explain examples of human-environment interaction (HEI) in Mexico and connect the physical and cultural characteristics of Mexico by exploring national legends and songs.
Module Materials:
- Pencils
- Crayons or colored pencils
- Notebook
- Scissors
- Glue
- Highlighter
- Markers
- Blank paper
Module Objectives:
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Objective(s) |
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| 1 | Physical Features of Mexico |
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| 2 | Resources and Landmarks in Mexico |
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| 3 | The People of Mexico |
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| 4 | Human-Environment Interaction (HEI) in Mexico |
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| 5 | Culture in Mexico |
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Module Key Words:
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Mexico physical features landforms water features landmark natural resources people culture physical characteristics human characteristics environment |
Module Assignments:
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Page # | Assignment Title |
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| 3 | The People of Mexico | 6 | The People of Mexico Assignment |
| 4 | Human-Environment Interaction (HEI) in Mexico | 5 | Create a Postcard Assignment |
| 5 | Culture in Mexico | 5 | Comparing Cultures Assignment |
Learning Coach Notes:
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Notes |
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| 1 | Physical Features of Mexico | After completing this lesson, ask your student to explain where Mexico is located and its physical features. |
| 2 | Resources and Landmarks in Mexico | After completing this lesson, ask your student to describe the resources and landmarks of Mexico. |
| 3 | The People of Mexico | After completing this lesson, ask your student to describe the people of Mexico. |
| 4 | Human-Environment Interaction (HEI) in Mexico | After completing this lesson, ask your student to describe how humans interact with the environment of Mexico. |
| 5 | Culture in Mexico | After completing this lesson, ask your student to identify the culture that is unique to Mexico. |
Module Guiding Questions:
When a student starts a lesson ask them questions to check for prior knowledge and understanding and to review concepts being taught. At the end of the lesson ask the questions again to see if their answer changes.
| Lesson Title | Question |
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| Physical Features of Mexico |
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| Resources and Landmarks in Mexico |
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| The People of Mexico |
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| Human-Environment Interaction (HEI) in Mexico |
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| Culture in Mexico |
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Module Video Questions:
When a student watches a video take time to ask them questions about what they watched. Suggested questions for the videos in this module are listed here. Suggestion: Have the student watch the entire video first all the way through. Then have them watch the video a second time, as they watch it pause the video and ask the questions.
| Lesson Title | Video | Question |
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Module Suggested Read Aloud Books:
Take time to read to your student or have them read aloud to you. Read a different book each day. While reading the book point out concepts being taught. You may purchase these books or find them at your local library. Suggested things to discuss while reading the book:
- What is the main idea?
- What are three things new you learned?
- How does this book relate to what you are learning about?
| # | Book | Author | Lexile Level |
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| 1 | Off We Go to Mexico | Laurie Krebs and Christopher Corr | |
| 2 | Mexico (True Books) | Elaine Landau |
Module Outing:
Take some time to apply what your student is learning to the real world. Suggested outings are below.
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