Day of the Dead complete pp lesson

Day of the Dead Mexican pp lesson with activities and worksheet resources.
Learning objectives
I know what’ El Día de Los Muertos’ means in English.
I can say which language it is translated from and where the celebration originates.
I know where Mexico is located on a map.
I can explain the features on the Mexican flag.
I can name the objects placed on the Day of the Dead altars.
I can explain the symbols and rituals carried out by the Mexican people on the specific celebration days.
I can describe how sugar skulls are made and why they are important.
I can write a non-chronological report using my knowledge about ‘The Day of the Dead’ celebration.
Includes six pupil worksheets, opportunities for partner work, simple map task and links to You Tube clips about the celebration and how to make ‘papel picado’.

Great KS2 lesson as a stand-alone or as part of a series of lessons with a cross curricular topic eg Mexico, Aztecs, Halloween, Celebrations etc