an introduction to the united states of mexico
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An Introduction to the United States of Mexico. Created for Folkorica.US By Mrs. Naft- Educational Director Ms. Pacheco- Artistic Director. Where in the world is Mexico?. The Continent of North America. Do you know what countries border Mexico ?. United States of America. Belize. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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An Introduction to the United
States of Mexico
Created for Folkorica.USBy Mrs. Naft- Educational Director
Ms. Pacheco- Artistic Director
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Where in the world is Mexico?
The Continen
t of
North America
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Do you know what countries
border Mexico?
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United States of America
Guatemala
Belize
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The colors of the Mexican flag represent important qualities: green for hope, white
for peace, and red for strength.
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Why is this emblem on the flag?
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Long ago the Aztecs’ god told his people to search for a caracara hawk sitting on a cactus devouring a snake. They found it at Lake Texcoco.
There they built a great city called…
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…Tenochtitlan. Later the Spanish
conquistadors called it Mexico City.
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Mexico
CityToday
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Mexican towns• Mexico Regions
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Mexico has jungles, mountains, beaches and…• Mexico Regions
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…deserts.
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Ancient Mayan people built pyramids like this one in the Yucatan peninsula of Mexico,
called the Pyramid of the Magician.
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Food!Comida!
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Making tortillasby hand.
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Music!Musica!
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Aztec Dancers
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Traditional folkloric dancers
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Gracias, Ahora Bailamos!