Instructions
Hello Explorer! Let's take a trip to the amazing country of Mexico. Read the fun facts and complete the activities to learn all about its geography and culture.
Activity 1: Mexico's Neighbors
Mexico is a large country in North America. It is surrounded by oceans and other countries. Can you circle the two oceans that touch Mexico?
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
Indian Ocean
Activity 2: Culture Matching
Mexico has a vibrant culture full of music, food, and art. Draw a line to match the word to its description.
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1. Mariachi 2. Taco 3. Pyramid of Chichen Itza 4. Papel Picado |
A. A famous ancient temple built by the Maya people. B. Colorful paper banners with cut-out designs for celebrations. C. A type of music with guitars, violins, and trumpets. D. A delicious food made with a folded tortilla and filling. |
Activity 3: Let's Learn Spanish!
The main language spoken in Mexico is Spanish. Let's learn a few words! Unscramble the letters below to find the Spanish word for "Friend".
G O M A I
Activity 4: Draw a Mexican Flag
The flag of Mexico has three vertical stripes: green, white, and red. In the center of the white stripe, there is an eagle sitting on a cactus. In the box below, draw and color the Mexican flag!
(Green)
(White)
Draw the eagle here!
(Red)
Activity 5: Mexico Word Search
Find the hidden words related to Mexico!
P Y R A M I D E
S U R T A C O S
O S D H O L A F
L P F G B V C R
A M I G O M X I
F E S O L K I D
H X J K Z A C A
T A C O C H O T
MEXICO TACO HOLA AMIGO PYRAMID SOL
Answer Key
Activity 1: Mexico's Neighbors
The two circled answers should be: Pacific Ocean and Gulf of Mexico.
Activity 2: Culture Matching
- 1. Mariachi --> C. A type of music with guitars, violins, and trumpets.
- 2. Taco --> D. A delicious food made with a folded tortilla and filling.
- 3. Pyramid of Chichen Itza --> A. A famous ancient temple built by the Maya people.
- 4. Papel Picado --> B. Colorful paper banners with cut-out designs for celebrations.
Activity 3: Let's Learn Spanish!
The unscrambled word is AMIGO.
Activity 4: Draw a Mexican Flag
The student's drawing should have a green stripe on the left, a white stripe in the middle, and a red stripe on the right. An attempt to draw an eagle on a cactus should be in the white stripe.
Activity 5: Mexico Word Search
PYRAMID (Row 1, left to right)
TACO (Row 2, starts at 4th letter, left to right)
HOLA (Row 3, starts at 4th letter, left to right)
AMIGO (Row 5, left to right)
SOL (Row 6, starts at 4th letter, left to right)
MEXICO (Column 7, top to bottom)