Mexican Independence Day Learning Activities and Worksheets

Your learners in grade 4, grade 5, or grade 6 will be fully engaged with this thematic unit about Mexican Independence Day. Learn about and celebrate Mexico’s road to independence with these 19 worksheets and learning activities. With this product, learners will dive into Mexico’s rich past using a variety of skills in multiple subjects. They’ll focus on reading, writing, vocabulary, world languages (Spanish), geography, math, art, and cooking. Not only that, but at the end of the unit, they’ll gather together to have their very own fiesta! This product can be used as a supplement to your curriculum, or a full thematic unit leading up to Mexican Independence Day. There are 19 total worksheets/activities designed to be completed in the days prior to Mexican Independence Day (September 1-15). Then, on September 16, learners can complete the final activity and use it in their celebration. The activities do not build on one another, so you are given the choice of tailoring the worksheets and/or activities to best meet the needs of your learners. No matter which activities you choose, or which order you assign them, your leaners will walk away with a deeper understanding and greater respect for Mexico’s War for Independence. All pages of this product are available in black and white format. Some are also provided in color. While many worksheets/activities will have answers unique to each learner, an answer key is provided for those that have specific or definitive answers.

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MID PACKET 1: (vertical pages)

PAGE 1: learners will read several paragraphs explaining the road to Mexico’s Independence, including El Grito de Delores and ways that Independence Day is celebrated in Mexico today.

PAGE 2: learners will answer 10 comprehension questions about the aforementioned reading passage.

PAGES 3-4: 8 vocabulary terms and definitions included throughout the worksheets and learning activities.

PAGE 5: learners will read a sentence which includes a key vocabulary term and draw a line to the matching definition.

PAGE 6: learners will find the key vocabulary terms in the dictionary, write the guide words, and either a synonym or antonym for the given word.

PAGE 7: learners will complete a timeline of Mexico’s War for Independence

PAGE 8: learners will read a brief explanation about the Aztec’s ancient city of Tenochtitlan and complete a math pyramid using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

PAGE 9: learners will solve a cryptogram to answer the question, “In Spanish, what is the phrase for Independence Day?”

PAGE 10: learners will solve a crossword puzzle that includes 8 Spanish and English terms.

PAGE 11: learners can create a crossword puzzle using Spanish and English terms for a partner to solve.

PAGE 12: learners will create and decorate a banner to display in their learning environment that showcases Mexican Independence Day.

MID PACKET 2: (horizontal pages)

PAGES 1-5: learners will create a Mexican Independence Day mobile to decorate and provide answers to questions about Mexico’s War for Independence.

PAGE 6: learners will follow directions to label Mexico and its neighbors on a world map. Learners will also follow directions to label major locations in Mexico where the war for independence was fought.

PAGE 7: learners will read about the meaning and significance of Mexico’s flag.

PAGE 8: learners will decorate a full-page graphic of Mexico’s flag.

PAGE 9: learners will read several paragraphs comparing and contrasting Independence Day celebrations in the United States and Mexico.

PAGE 10: learners will complete a Venn Diagram with information from the aforementioned reading passage. Learners will then write 2-3 paragraphs explaining how they celebrate Independence Day.

PAGE 11: learners will read about the history and significance of a sarape.

PAGE 12: learners will decorate a graphic of a sarape.

PAGES 13-18: learners will complete a set of 20 task cards by answering questions about Mexico’s War for Independence.

PAGE 19: learners will complete a maze and dot-to-dot of Mexico.

PAGE 20: learners will make their own salsa and guacamole using the provided recipes.

PAGES 21-23: learners will use the Spanish/English flash cards with the crossword puzzle worksheets or as a matching game.