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Mexico
United Mexican States
Estados Unidos Mexicanos

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*Things to Know

Capital: Mexico City

Mexico is located on the continent of North America.
Most Geographers do not consider Mexico a part of Central America. Mexico is in North America. Map of Mexico

Mexico is an immense area flanked by mountain ranges, low coastal plains, desert landscapes, and snow-capped volcanoes. Two of the highest volcanoes ( Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl) are near Mexico City. Mountain ranges fall sharply off to narrow coastal plains in the West and East. The Sierra Madre Occidental is in the west and the Sierra Madre Oriental is in the east., which meet in the Southeast.

Because of the wide range of temperature, the plants of
Mexico are extremely varied. In the North are cactus, yucca,
agave, and mesquite. There are tropical jungle in some areas.

Noteworthy Animals in the Yécora Area
View forest animals in the Sierra Madre Occidental of Eastern Sonora, Mexico

Roman Catholicism is the faith of more than 90 percent of the people.

The prevailing and official language is Spanish. Learn some useful expressions in Spanish.

The flag of Mexico is three equal vertical bands of green , white, and red; the coat of arms (an eagle perched on a cactus with a snake in its beak) is centered in the white band.

Many different cultures existed in various parts of Mexico: the Olmecs, the Teotihuacans, the Maya, the Mixtecs, the Zapotecs, the Tarascans, the Totonacs and the Aztecs.

*The Classical Period 300-900 CE

A major region of Mayan development was the Yucatan peninsula making up the southern and eastern portions of modern-day Mexico.

Sites to See
The Mayan Numerals
Maya Mathematics
Maya Adventure
The Science Museum of Minnesota web site highlights science activities and information related to ancient and modern Maya culture.

*The Post-Classical Period 900-1521 CE

The Aztecs were an advanced native population in Mexico.

Aztecs referred to themselves as the Mexica or Tenochca. A small, nomadic tribal people. The Aztecs finally settled on small islands in Lake Texcoco (modern-day Mexico City).

The Aztec Calendar
The Aztec civilization developed an amazing calendar that was even more accurate than the one we use today.

* Explorers

Hernán Cortés A Spanish adventurer and conquistador who overthrew the Aztec empire and claimed Mexico for Spain (1519-21).

* Artist

Diego Rivera
Considered the greatest Mexican painter of the twentieth century.

Diego Rivera Mural Projecta
Virtual tour of Diego Rivera's Pan American Unity mural at City College of San Francisco.

Smithsonian Institution--Corridos sin Fronteras
Mexico has recorded her triumphs, defeats, determination, and daily life through narrative songs called corridos. Listen and sing along to songs from a timeline of Mexico's history.

*Things to Do

Aztec Mythical Creatures Color Page

Decorative Studded Beaded Dish
Need: paper plates, paper cups, seed beads or paint.

Use a large sturdy paper plate. Draw a simple flower design in the center of the plate with a pencil. Add a wavy design around the rim.

Pour white glue into paper cups. Paint a thick layer of glue into the petals of the flowers. Carefully drop colored seed beads onto the glue petals. Glue seed beads in the center of the flower.

Paint glue over the wavy line. Drop seed beads onto the glue. Let the glue dry overnight. Shake to remove any loose beads.

The children could also paint the flower and wavy line designs on the paper plates.

Yarn Art Painting
Need: posterboard or cardboard, yarn in bright colors

Draw a simple picture on cardboard (a picture of something from nature works great such as a butterfly). Brush on glue. Then lay yarn on the lines. Fill in the picture with yarn in squiggles and circles.

Mexico Flag color page.

Art and Artists from Mexico coloring pages.

Aztec coloring pages.

Ojo de Dios
An ancient symbol made by the Huichol Indians.

Paper Dolls
The Family - a whole family with outfits

How to Make Donkey Pinata

Make a Star Pinata

There are many festivals in Mexico where people like
to dress up. Many people wear big hats called sombreros.
Mexican Sombrero Craft (need adult help with this)

 

Prints Available at AllPosters

Mexico:  Woman in Landscape Poster Style
Mexico: Woman in Landscape Poster Style
Buy this Art Print at AllPosters.com



Other Sites

Mexico For Kids
The Republic of Mexico site for children.


Stories to Read

Maya Stories
 Traditional Storyteller's Tales/Legends

Myths and Stories

History of Mexico
for children.


Recipes

Taco Stand
Variety of easy recipes
for children. Corn is one of the most important foods in Mexico. The basis of native Mexican cooking was, and still is, corn-made tortillas.


Puzzles Online

Mexico Flag Puzzle

Cactus Puzzle


View

Mexico Sierra Madre Oriental satellite image.

Mexico is a democratic nation divided into 32 States. Visit Mexico City
(link on the left of the
page) See images of
Mexico City taken by
La Tija and her camera. Be sure to explore the
other States of Mexico.


Wallpapers

Mexico Screensaver
mac and pc

Mexico Wallpaper
15 wallpapers of Mexico to choose from.


Fun Facts

Mexican Jumping Beans
Learn why these beans jump.

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