Internet Lesson Plan

Lupita V. Hernandez

Nash Elementary

Grades 4/5

Spring, 2000

 

 

Lesson Title: Dia de Los Muertos (The Day of The Dead)

Objectives:

Academic:

. Students will learn about one of the most traditional celebrations in Mexico,

El Dia de los Muertos (The Day of The Dead).

. Students will read and look at pictures about the history, food, events of the

celebration. They will also have discussions with their peers and talk about

similar celebrations in their countries.

Technological:

. Students will access the site and find information about this celebration and

look for the information to complete their questionnaires.

Procedures:

. Go to the bookmark: "Yahooligans" or type the URL:

http://www/yahooligans.com/

. Click on Around the World

. Holidays

. Dia de los Muertos (Day of The Dead). Click on 1- Dia de los Muertos =

History, food, events, culture and more of this Mexican holiday.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

NAME_______________________________________ DATE________________

 

 

 

  1. How do people of Mexico celebrate The Day of the Dead (Dia de Los Muertos)

 

 

 

 

  1. What was the name of the Native People from Mexico who dedicated an entire month to the dead.

 

 

 

  1. What are some of the thins that people in Mexico use to decorate the "Altars"

for the Dead?

 

 

 

  1. When is the Dia de los Muertos celebrated? (Month and day)

 

 

 

  1. What are some of the foods that peole in Mexico prepare for the "Ofrendas" on the Day of the Dead (Dia de Los Muertos)