Day of the Dead / Dia de los Muertos #googlearts

This lesson looks at the history and tradition of Mexico’s famous Day of the Dead or el Dia de los Muertos.

This lesson covers:

1. What el Día de los Muertos means to Latinos all over the world.
2. The origins of el Día de los Muertos.
3. How Latinos celebrate el Día de los Muertos.

You will:

• View some stories and exhibits about what goes on at el Día de los Muertos celebrations.
• Answer some questions about what you have seen and read.
• Make your own calavera
• Consider your own ancestors
• Create a timeline of el Dia de los Muertos

This lesson can be used in the classroom or given to students to work through at their own pace, either on their own or with others.

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